M2 Wisconsin University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University held on for a 3-2 victory.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University made the score 3-1 on a goal by Chadwick Smith at 5:45 in the second period, and M2 Wisconsin University of got as close as 3-2 when Jeffrey Grabowski scored 9:45 into the third period.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University was paced by Smith, who racked up one goal.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.8 it averages per game.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University also had goals scored by Brad Boldenow and Jarrid Balz, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University came via Tyler Palecek, Drew Byers, Austin King, Will Reabe, and Jonah Shoemaker Gagnon, who each chipped in one.

M2 Wisconsin University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University to score on any of its three power plays. M2 Wisconsin University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Wisconsin University of averages 4.1 goals per game. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University was unable to stop M2 Wisconsin University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Wisconsin University of eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Todd Bates also scored for M2 Wisconsin University of. In addition, M2 Wisconsin University of received assists from Eric Udelhoven, Andrew Traxler, and Justin Anderson, who contributed one each.

M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University's Max Glaser stopped 37 shots out of the 39 that he faced. M2 Wisconsin-Eau Claire University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Trevor Macey made 33 saves for M2 Wisconsin University of on 36 shots. M2 Wisconsin University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.