M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Iowa State University held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Logan Adkins put M3-Iowa State University up 4-2 in the third period, but M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue pulled to within one on Abraham Liebel's tally 13:39 into the third period.

Adkins had a great game for M3-Iowa State University, netting two goals.

M3-Iowa State University forced M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue goalie Bryton Melenas to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. M3-Iowa State University found itself short handed often, totaling 20 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

M3-Iowa State University also had goals scored by Mark Wishman and Brian Bunten, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Iowa State University came via Johnny Domina, Richard Ronan, and Will Schackmuth, who each chipped in one.

M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue was held below its usual level of production. M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue averages 5.6 goals per game. The 48 shots that M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue put on net surpassed M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue's average of 5.1 shots per game this season. M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue was helped by Charlie Groenier, who had one goal. Groenier scored on the power play 11:42 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue. M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue had taken the advantage when M3-Iowa State University's Robert Donovan got sent off for cross checking. Anthony OHara picked up the assist. M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue also got points from Liebel, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Tom Kelly also scored for M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue were Jordan Schreiner and Casey Main, who contributed one each.

M3-Iowa State University's Robbie Cordes stopped 45 shots out of the 48 that he faced. Bryton Melenas made 37 saves for M3-Wisconsin-Platteville-Blue on 41 shots.