A stellar performance between the pipes by Ethan Hiltner helped M3-Michigan State University defeat M3-Grand Valley State University, 2-1.

M3-Michigan State University was led by Matthew Cox, who had one goal. Cox scored 13:35 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Michigan State University. Tyler Bitterman picked up the assist.

M3-Michigan State University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Michigan State University puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. M3-Michigan State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. The 31 shots that M3-Michigan State University put on net surpassed M3-Michigan State University's average of 0.3 shots per game this season.

Austin Rothe also scored for M3-Michigan State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Michigan State University were Josh Delaney, Luke Easton, and Dean LaMantia, who each chipped in one.

M3-Grand Valley State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M3-Grand Valley State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Grand Valley State University averages 5.3 goals per game. With 41 shots on target during the contest, M3-Grand Valley State University exceeded the 2.0 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Grand Valley State University was led by Tyler Stoller, who scored the team's only goal. Stoller scored on the power play 2:33 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M3-Grand Valley State University. Nate Dykstra assisted on the tally.

M3-Michigan State University's Hiltner stopped 40 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Jack Lindsay recorded 29 saves for M3-Grand Valley State University. M3-Grand Valley State University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.