M2 Saint Thomas University of's Nick Cerrato scored 1:08 into overtime to beat M2 North Dakota University of, 4-3 (OT).

M2 Saint Thomas University of nearly gave up a three-score lead. M2 Saint Thomas University of made it 3-0 on a goal by Tyler Hayes at 12:38 in the second period. M2 North Dakota University of got to within 3-2 on a goal by Alex Harvey at 5:27 in the third period.

M2 Saint Thomas University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Saint Thomas University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Saint Thomas University of stifled M2 North Dakota University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Saint Thomas University of put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M2 Saint Thomas University of also got points from Jack Sterne, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mitchell Cerrato also scored for M2 Saint Thomas University of. In addition, M2 Saint Thomas University of received assists from Jared Inserra, Benjamin Sjodin, Maxwell Mork, Wyatt Close, and William Griffith, who each chipped in one.

M2 North Dakota University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M2 North Dakota University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 North Dakota University of averages 6.7 goals per game. M2 North Dakota University of's offense rang up 34 shots on M2 Saint Thomas University of's net.

More assists for M2 North Dakota University of came via Jake Ocken, Drew Ross, Michael Link, and Jacob Williamson, who contributed one each.

Zach Boughton rejected 31 shots on goal for M2 Saint Thomas University of. M2 Saint Thomas University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Devon Butz made 39 saves for M2 North Dakota University of on 43 shots. M2 North Dakota University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.