M2 Minnesota University of and M3-Marquette University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M2 Minnesota University of made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and John Dirks secured the win for M2 Minnesota University of with a goal in the third period.

M2 Minnesota University of was led by Dirks, who grabbed one goal. Dirks scored 18:50 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Minnesota University of. Brandon Thompson provided the assist.

M2 Minnesota University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Marquette University to score on any of its four power plays.

M2 Minnesota University of additionally got points from Gregory Simandl, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Michael Hughes also scored for M2 Minnesota University of. In addition, M2 Minnesota University of received assists from Tanner Tullbane, who had one and Max Cowger, who had two.

M3-Marquette University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Marquette University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Marquette University averages 4.2 goals per game.

M3-Marquette University was helped by Brian Kennedy, who finished with one goal. Kennedy scored 8:52 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M3-Marquette University. Lee Barnes picked up the assist. M3-Marquette University also got a goal from Johnny Stillman as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Marquette University were Matt Mogensen, Marc Shipbaugh, and Corey Quinn, who each chipped in one.

M2 Minnesota University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Marquette University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.