M3-Michigan-Flint University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Hope College held on for a 5-4 victory.

M3-Hope College made the score 5-3 on a goal by Elliott Digison at 12:47 in the third period, and M3-Michigan-Flint University of got as close as 5-4 when Jordy Makranyi scored 18:06 into the third period.

M3-Hope College put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Michigan-Flint University of to score on any of its four power plays. M3-Hope College was held below its usual level of production. M3-Hope College puts an average of 7.3 pucks into the net per game. M3-Hope College gave up more goals than its normal season average. M3-Hope College averages 1.4 goal allowed per game. M3-Hope College's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals. M3-Hope College put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.4 it averages per game.

M3-Hope College additionally got points from Evan Fall, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Hope College included Riley Draper and Caleb Wortz, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Hope College came via Ryan Restum, who had two and Justin Pinto, Austen Peterson, Evan Augustine, Andrew Settecerri, and Benjamin Hoard, who contributed one each.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 18 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of was led by Cody Damon, who tallied two goals and two assists. Damon scored the first of his two goals at 1:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Michigan-Flint University of. Connor Houle picked up the assist. Damon's next tally made the score 4-3 M3-Hope College with 10:18 left in the second period. M3-Michigan-Flint University of also got points from Andrew Lay, who also registered one goal and two assists.

Alex Caradonna recorded 14 saves for M3-Hope College. M3-Hope College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities. Adam Bryant made 34 saves for M3-Michigan-Flint University of on 39 shots.