California University of Pennsylvan gutted out a close 4-2 win against the Ohio State University Buckeyes.

California University of Pennsylvan gained the winning advantage on a goal by Megan Cooper 18:48 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Cooper had one goal and two assists to lead California University of Pennsylvan.

California University of Pennsylvan managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. California University of Pennsylvan ended up below its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Ohio State University was unable to stop California University of Pennsylvan from sending pucks towards the net, and California University of Pennsylvan eventually piled up 43 shots on goal.

Others who scored for California University of Pennsylvan included Kelsey Denardo, Alyssia Ong, and Hayley Dhondt, who scored one goal each. In addition, California University of Pennsylvan received assists from Hydn Mcdermott-Johnston, who had one and Michelle Daley, who had two.

The Buckeyes forced California University of Pennsylvan goalie Maria Sciacca to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Ohio State University was helped by Sam Tolson, who registered one goal. Tolson scored 19:03 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Ohio State University. Jennifer Boniecki provided the assist. Piper Juillerat also scored for Ohio State University. More assists for Ohio State University came via Melinda Vercollone, who had one.

Maria Sciacca made 38 saves for California University of Pennsylvan on 40 shots. California University of Pennsylvan registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Emily Ciborek recorded 39 saves for the Buckeyes. Ohio State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.