W2 Connecticut University of tried its best to erase a four-goal deficit, but the Rhode Island University of Rams would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

A goal by Monica Darby put Rhode Island University of up 5-1 in the third period, but W2 Connecticut University of pulled to within two on Juliana Bailly-simao's tally 13:16 into the third period.

The Rams managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Rhode Island University of wound up below its season average of 5.0 penalty minutes per game. W2 Connecticut University of was unable to stop the Rams from sending pucks towards the net, and Rhode Island University of eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

The Rams were helped by Samantha Evans, who tallied one goal. Evans scored 15:22 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Rhode Island University of. Sydney Collins assisted on the tally. Rhode Island University of also got points from Collins, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Rhode Island University of also had goals scored by Caitlin McGuirl and Alisha Difilippo, who scored one goal each. More assists for Rhode Island University of came via Michelle Monet, who had two, Jacquelyn Keable, who had three, and Kristen Levesque and Brenna Callahan, who each chipped in one.

W2 Connecticut University of did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 12 shots on net to force nine saves.

W2 Connecticut University of was helped by Cailin Catarina, who had one goal and one assist. Catarina scored 3:37 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Rhode Island University of. Bailly-simao picked up the assist. W2 Connecticut University of additionally got points from Bailly-simao, who also registered one goal and one assist. Kristine Aikins also scored for W2 Connecticut University of.

Katelyn Bucior made five saves before being replaced by Abigail Torres, who took the win and made four saves. Rhode Island University of registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. W2 Connecticut University of's Rebecca Rubinstein stopped 29 shots out of the 34 that he faced. W2 Connecticut University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.