M3-Saginaw Valley State University and M3-Northwood University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-Saginaw Valley State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Austin Carpenter 18:06 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University was led by Zack Soulliere, who registered one goal. Soulliere scored on the power play 57 seconds into the third period to make the score 3-1 M3-Saginaw Valley State University. Guy Soulliere provided the assist.

In the losing effort, M3-Northwood University was sparked by Sam Gannon, who grabbed two goals. Gannon scored the first of his two goals at 16:22 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Jordan Galloway picked up the assist. Gannon's next tally made the score 3-2 M3-Saginaw Valley State University with 12:48 left in the third period. John Logothetis provided the assist.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Saginaw Valley State University's offense rang up 53 shots on M3-Northwood University's net.

Others who scored for M3-Saginaw Valley State University included Steven Roberts and Brody Duncan, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Saginaw Valley State University received assists from Branden Rosen and Trevor Bremer, who each chipped in one.

M3-Northwood University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Northwood University averages 4.7 goals per game. M3-Northwood University kept M3-Saginaw Valley State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Arik Bickham made 35 saves on 37 shots. M3-Northwood University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 38 minutes in penalties during the game.

More assists for M3-Northwood University came via Max Schemansky, who had one.

M3-Saginaw Valley State University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dominic Orlando made 49 saves for M3-Northwood University on 53 shots. M3-Northwood University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Myles Huffman was ejected from the game.