North Dakota State University and Minnesota-Duluth University of were evenly matched throughout their contest, but North Dakota State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Karla Stone's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

North Dakota State University was led by Stone, who racked up one goal. Stone scored 17:21 into the third period to make the score 3-2 North Dakota State University. Kacie Johnson picked up the assist.

Minnesota-Duluth University of was unable to stop North Dakota State University from sending pucks towards the net, and North Dakota State University eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

North Dakota State University additionally got points from Johnson, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Megan Ostrand also scored for North Dakota State University. More assists for North Dakota State University came via Kaylee Lothspeich, Kelly Morris, and Marisa Holst, who each chipped in one.

Minnesota-Duluth University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Minnesota-Duluth University of finished below its season average of 5.0 penalty minutes per game.

Minnesota-Duluth University of was helped by Mia Marturano, who registered one goal. Marturano scored short handed 9:47 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Laura Meillier provided the assist. Minnesota-Duluth University of also got a goal from Amber Ammann as well. In addition, Minnesota-Duluth University of received assists from Kallie Malloy, who had one.

Paige Falk made 18 saves for North Dakota State University on 20 shots. North Dakota State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Minnesota-Duluth University of's Colleen Jacoby stopped 42 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Minnesota-Duluth University of registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.