M2 Saint Cloud State University had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over M2 North Dakota State University.

Taylor Marx had two goals and one assist to lead M2 Saint Cloud State University. Marx scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:12 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Saint Cloud State University. M2 Saint Cloud State University had gotten the advantage when M2 North Dakota State University's Benjamin Asper was sent off for charging. Zachary Fleischman assisted on the tally. Marx's next tally on the power play made the score 3-0 M2 Saint Cloud State University with 2:17 left in the second period. Ben Sitek picked up the assist.

M2 North Dakota State University was stymied by M2 Saint Cloud State University's netminder Devon Dell, who stopped 45 shots during the victory. The solid play of Dell will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.7.

M2 Saint Cloud State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. The 57 shots that M2 Saint Cloud State University put on net surpassed M2 Saint Cloud State University's average of 0.2 shots per game this season.

M2 Saint Cloud State University also got points from Sitek, who also registered two goals and two assists to lead the team in points and Zachary Ticha, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Saint Cloud State University received assists from Benson Ringle and Kole Kobel, who contributed one each.

M2 North Dakota State University put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game. M2 North Dakota State University found itself short handed often, totaling 22 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

M2 Saint Cloud State University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Blake Ternus rejected 52 shots on goal for M2 North Dakota State University.