M2 Hamline University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Winona State University on the way to a 4-3 win.

M2 Hamline University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Nicholas Tomljenovic at 8:34 in the second period, and M2 Winona State University got as close as 4-3 when Ben Selberg scored 2:22 into the third period.

M2 Hamline University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M2 Winona State University power plays. M2 Hamline University forced M2 Winona State University goalie Jason Windhorn to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

M2 Hamline University was helped by Brenden Shanley, who registered one goal. Shanley scored 18:05 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Hamline University. Alec Austin picked up the assist. M2 Hamline University additionally got points from Tomljenovic, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Hamline University also had goals scored by Mario Senese and Max Rasmussen, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Hamline University were Frank Senese and Nick Sova, who each chipped in one.

M2 Winona State University kept M2 Hamline University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Nick Heimer made 36 saves on 39 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M2 Winona State University was helped by Anthony Benda, who tallied one goal. Benda scored 12:25 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 Hamline University. Colton Tydrich provided the assist. K.C. Larson also scored for M2 Winona State University.

M2 Hamline University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jason Windhorn made 27 saves for M2 Winona State University on 31 shots. M2 Winona State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.