In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-Ball State University escaped with a 4-2 victory over M3-Calvin College JV.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Reese Miller at 14:38 of the third period.

Miller had two goals to lead M3-Ball State University to victory.

M3-Ball State University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Ball State University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

With 35 shots on target during the contest, M3-Ball State University exceeded the 0.6 shots it averages per game this year.

Brock Frazer also scored for M3-Ball State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Ball State University were Josh Wilkinson, who had four.

M3-Calvin College JV's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-Ball State University power plays. M3-Calvin College JV could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Calvin College JV averages 6.8 goals per game. M3-Calvin College JV forced M3-Ball State University goalie Patrick Lawson to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots.

M3-Calvin College JV was helped by Mark Brower, who racked up one goal. Brower scored 1:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Calvin College JV. Brandt Vanheest provided the assist. M3-Calvin College JV also got a goal from Matthew Boyd as well. In addition, M3-Calvin College JV received assists from Bradley Sievers and Luke Vanlaar, who contributed one each.

Lawson rejected 41 shots on goal for M3-Ball State University. M3-Ball State University ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Josh Tempelman made 31 saves for M3-Calvin College JV on 34 shots. M3-Calvin College JV incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.