A stellar performance between the pipes by Wyatt Falconer helped M2 North Dakota State University defeat M2 Saint Cloud State University, 3-1.

M2 North Dakota State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 North Dakota State University gave up zero goals despite allowing 12 power plays.

M2 North Dakota State University was led by Derek Rasmussen, who registered one goal. Rasmussen scored short handed three seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 North Dakota State University. Seth Brenneman assisted on the tally.

M2 North Dakota State University stifled M2 Saint Cloud State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. By firing 38 shots on goal, M2 North Dakota State University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year. M2 North Dakota State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 North Dakota State University finished with 26 penalty minutes.

M2 North Dakota State University also had goals scored by Riley Fisher and Brandon Bloch, who each put in one. More assists for M2 North Dakota State University came via Spencer Helming, Christian Stensgard, and Jacob Foss, who contributed one each.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Saint Cloud State University puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University put 42 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Saint Cloud State University was led by Kevin Miller, who scored the team's only goal. Miller scored 4:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Saint Cloud State University. Zachary Fleischman provided the assist.

Wyatt Falconer made 41 saves for M2 North Dakota State University on 42 shots. M2 North Dakota State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Devon Dell recorded 35 saves for M2 Saint Cloud State University.