M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Saint Cloud State University on the way to a 2-1 win.

A goal by Jacob Kurschner put M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato up 2-0 in the third period, but M2 Saint Cloud State University pulled to within one on Zachary Ticha's tally 17:14 into the third period.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato was led by goalie Charlie Bucholtz, who finished with 32 saves while allowing one goal. Bucholtz certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.8 entering the contest.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato wound up below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's offense operated below its season average. M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato averages 4.2 goals per game.

M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato also got a goal from Christopher Freemark as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato were Cory Rickheim and Tyler Lawry, who contributed one each.

M2 Saint Cloud State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato power plays. M2 Saint Cloud State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Saint Cloud State University puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game. M2 Saint Cloud State University's offense rang up 33 shots on M2 Minnesota State Univ - Mankato's net.

Devon Dell made 27 saves for M2 Saint Cloud State University on 29 shots. M2 Saint Cloud State University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities.