Rainy River Community College survived a determined comeback attempt by North Dakota State University on the way to a 5-4 win.

Rainy River Community College made the score 5-2 on a goal by Micah Cabral at 18:54 in the second period, and North Dakota State University got as close as 5-4 when Kennedy Stromme scored 16:54 into the third period.

Katie Sinclair had two goals and one assist to lead Rainy River Community College. Sinclair scored the first of his two goals at 6:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rainy River Community College. Sinclair's next tally made the score 2-0 Rainy River Community College with 2:36 left in the first period. Shelby Tymkin picked up the assist.

Rainy River Community College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Rainy River Community College's offense rang up 31 shots on North Dakota State University's net. Rainy River Community College surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Rainy River Community College averages 2.7 goals per contest.

Rainy River Community College also got points from Cabral, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Rainy River Community College also had goals scored by Hailey Clendenning and Aprel Assiniboine, who scored one goal each. More assists for Rainy River Community College came via Shilo Beck and Marissa Lindblad, who contributed one each.

North Dakota State University kept Rainy River Community College's goalie busy throughout the game, and Shalynn Perry made 30 saves on 34 shots. North Dakota State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. North Dakota State University averages 1.5 goal allowed per game.

North Dakota State University was led by Kacie Johnson, who racked up one goal and two assists. Johnson scored 9:55 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Kate Fredrickson provided the assist. North Dakota State University additionally got points from Kelly Morris, who also tallied one goal and one assist. North Dakota State University also got a goal from Kaylee Lothspeich as well. Other players who recorded assists for North Dakota State University were Erica Sevigny and Grace Becker, who each chipped in one.

Rainy River Community College incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. North Dakota State University's Sydney Swanson stopped 26 shots out of the 31 that he faced. North Dakota State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.