M3-Indiana Tech tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M3-Northwestern would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-5.

M3-Northwestern made the score 6-3 on a goal by Brendan OConnell at 10:05 in the third period, and M3-Indiana Tech got as close as 6-5 when Austin Griffis scored 16:11 into the third period.

M3-Northwestern kept M3-Indiana Tech's goalie busy throughout the game, and Christopher Boyd made 34 saves on 40 shots. M3-Northwestern bested its season scoring average. M3-Northwestern has scored at the pace of 3.8 goals per game during the current campaign. M3-Northwestern could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Northwestern also got points from Alexander Gandolfo, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Shane Flynn, who also had one goal and one assist. M3-Northwestern also got a goal from Mike Fuentes as well. More assists for M3-Northwestern came via Michael Gullott, who had four and John Gallagher and Jack Harrington, who each chipped in one.

M3-Indiana Tech found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays. M3-Indiana Tech put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 10.6 it averages per game.

M3-Indiana Tech was led by Nick Janiszewski, who racked up three goals and one assist. M3-Indiana Tech additionally got points from Griffis, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jerret Haas also scored for M3-Indiana Tech. In addition, M3-Indiana Tech received assists from Christian Sandberg, who had one and Tyler Grunden, who had two.

Joel Kirshner rejected 31 shots on goal for M3-Northwestern. M3-Indiana Tech registered one goal on six power play opportunities.