The game between the M1 Minot State University Beavers and the M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M1 Minot State University emerged with a 4-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Jeremy Johnson's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

The Beavers got the win thanks to a great game by Brett Nespor, who had two goals and one assist. Nespor scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 40 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. Kyle Lipinski assisted on the tally. Nespor's next tally on the power play made the score 2-1 M1 Minot State University with 16:41 left in the second period. Lipinski picked up the assist.

M1 Minot State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Buffalo ^ University at to score on any of its three power plays. With 46 shots on target during the contest, the Beavers exceeded the 5.9 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Minot State University additionally got points from Johnson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M1 Minot State University also got a goal from Dylan Gejdos as well. In addition, M1 Minot State University received assists from Craig Fournier and Bryce Lipinski, who contributed one each.

The Bulls could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Buffalo ^ University at averages 4.5 goals per game. The Bulls put 21 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 they average per game.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at was helped by Luke Swimline, who registered one goal. Swimline scored 14:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Buffalo ^ University at. Jonathan Haynes assisted on the tally. Connor Guay also scored for M1 Buffalo ^ University at. More assists for M1 Buffalo ^ University at came via Jacob Weiser, who had one.

M1 Minot State University's Ryan Miner stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. The Beavers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tyler Stark recorded 42 saves for the Bulls. M1 Buffalo ^ University at incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.