The Penn State University Nitty Lions almost clawed their way back from a four-goal deficit, but the University of Rhode Island Rams managed to pull out a 6-4 win in the end.

Rhode Island led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Rams' Monica Darby scored at 18:01 in the first period to put Rhode Island up 4-0.

Penn State University was unable to stop the Rams from sending pucks towards the net, and Rhode Island University of eventually piled up 54 shots on goal. The Rams found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Rhode Island University of averages 3.8 goals per game.

The Rams were helped by Lexie Stefekos, who had one goal and two assists. Stefekos scored 17:05 into the third period to make the score 6-4 Rhode Island University of. Darby provided the assist. Rhode Island additionally got points from Alisha Difilippo, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Kristen Levesque, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Brenna Callahan, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Darby, who also had two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. In addition, Rhode Island University of received assists from Casey Mccormick, Michelle Monet, and Sydney Collins, who each chipped in one.

The Nitty Lions managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Penn State University finished below its season average of 5.0 penalty minutes per game.

The Nitty Lions were helped by Riley OConnor, who racked up two goals and one assist. OConnor scored the first of his two goals at 19:05 into the first period to make the score 4-1 Rhode Island University of. Claire Gauthier picked up the assist. OConnor's next tally made the score 4-3 Rhode Island University of with 8:19 left in the second period. Darby Kern assisted on the tally. Penn State University also got points from Gauthier, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Kern, who also registered one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for Penn State University were Anna Marcus, who had one.

Katelyn Bucior rejected 12 shots on goal for Rhode Island University of. The Rams incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Penn State University's Allyssa Long stopped 48 shots out of the 54 that he faced. The Nitty Lions registered one goal on four power play opportunities.