Emilee Wolf gave Minnesota-Duluth University of the lead in the first period, and Rainy River Community College was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 1-0.

Wolf provided Minnesota-Duluth University of with the game-winning tally when he scored 15:35 into the first period. Mia Marturano provided the assist.

Minnesota-Duluth University of was sparked by Wolf, who had one goal.

Minnesota-Duluth University of stifled Rainy River Community College's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Minnesota-Duluth University of's defensive play was more effective than usual against Rainy River Community College. Minnesota-Duluth University of averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. Minnesota-Duluth University of did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting five shots on net to force four saves.

Rainy River Community College could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Rainy River Community College puts an average of 2.2 pucks into the net per game. Minnesota-Duluth University of's defense shut down Rainy River Community College's forwards for much of the game, and Rainy River Community College got off only three shots during the contest.

Colleen Jacoby recorded three saves for Minnesota-Duluth University of. Minnesota-Duluth University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Rainy River Community College's Shalynn Perry stopped four shots out of the five that he faced. Rainy River Community College incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.