In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Michigan State University escaped with a 4-2 victory over M2 North Dakota University of.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Alexander Sauchak's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Michigan State University was led by Michael Merritt, who registered one goal. Merritt scored 12:10 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 Michigan State University. David Melnyk provided the assist.

M2 Michigan State University stifled M2 North Dakota University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Michigan State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 38 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.3 shot per game it averages.

Others who scored for M2 Michigan State University included Tyler Van Acker and Michael Pobur, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Michigan State University came via Joseph Hewitt and Devon DAngelo, who each chipped in one and Tyler Maloney and Andrew Patzin, who contributed two each.

M2 North Dakota University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 North Dakota University of averages 5.8 goals per game. The 30 shots that M2 North Dakota University of put on net surpassed M2 North Dakota University of's average of 0.4 shots per game this season. M2 North Dakota University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 North Dakota University of was helped by Tyler Leddy, who had one goal. Leddy scored 15:06 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Michigan State University. Drew Ross picked up the assist. M2 North Dakota University of also got a goal from Jake Ocken as well. In addition, M2 North Dakota University of received assists from Ben Witt, who had one.

Eric Matych recorded 28 saves for M2 Michigan State University. M2 Michigan State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 North Dakota University of's Tom Fraune stopped 34 shots out of the 38 that he faced. M2 North Dakota University of registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.