The M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-5.

M1 Kent State University made the score 6-3 on a goal by Connor Ganley at 3:00 in the third period, and M1 Oakland University got as close as 6-5 when Josh Neumann scored 17:49 into the third period.

The Golden Flashes managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M1 Kent State University ended up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. The Golden Flashes forced the Golden Grizzlies goalie Bryce Goulah to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. M1 Kent State University's goal total was higher than its season average. The Golden Flashes average 3.8 goals per game.

M1 Kent State University was helped by Xavier Sudlow, who tallied one goal and one assist. Sudlow scored 15:22 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Jake Hainline assisted on the tally. M1 Kent State University additionally got points from Kyle Schaefer, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Jonathon Buttitta, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Tj West, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Kent State University also got a goal from Ctaylo79@kent.edu Taylor as well. In addition, M1 Kent State University received assists from Chad Parise, Jared Fielden, and Mike Sullivan, who contributed one each.

M1 Oakland University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Golden Flashes to score on any of their four power plays. M1 Kent State University was unable to stop the Golden Grizzlies from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Oakland University eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. The Golden Grizzlies surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, M1 Oakland University averages 2.8 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

The Golden Grizzlies were led by Douglas Andrews, who racked up one goal and one assist. Andrews scored 4:33 into the third period to make the score 6-4 M1 Kent State University. Kyle Nelson picked up the assist. M1 Oakland University also got points from Ian Jacobs, who also had one goal and one assist and Joe Pizzimenti, who also registered one goal and one assist. Steven Rhodes also scored for M1 Oakland University. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Oakland University were Ioan Florea, who had two and Frank Saputo and Drew Parus, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Flashes' Sky Buller stopped 31 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Goulah rejected 31 shots on goal for M1 Oakland University. The Golden Grizzlies incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.