Steven Roberts scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and M3-Saginaw Valley State University held off the challenges of M3-Northwood University in a tough 3-1 win.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University took over the lead for good with a goal by Roberts at 16:03 in the first period. Zack Soulliere provided the assist.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was led by goalie Arik Bickham, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Bickham will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 5.53.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was sparked by Roberts, who tallied one goal and one assist.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game.

Others who scored for M3-Saginaw Valley State University included Trevor Bremer and Guy Soulliere, who scored one goal each.

M3-Northwood University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. M3-Northwood University surpassed its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Northwood University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Northwood University puts an average of 4.0 pucks into the net per game. M3-Northwood University's offense rang up 32 shots on M3-Saginaw Valley State University's net.

M3-Northwood University was led by John Logothetis, who scored the team's only goal. Logothetis scored 6:57 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Dominick Zack picked up the assist.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-6 on the power play. Dominic Orlando made 40 saves for M3-Northwood University on 43 shots. M3-Northwood University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.