Northern Michigan University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Rainy River Community College would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Rainy River Community College made the score 3-0 on a goal by Micah Cabral at 18:40 in the first period, and Northern Michigan University got as close as 3-2 when Amanda Crandell scored 18:40 into the third period.

Rainy River Community College pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

Rainy River Community College forced Northern Michigan University's goalies to work between the pipes, racking up 35 shots and forcing 32 saves. Jenna Bales made 22 stops and Brianna Bangle made 10. Rainy River Community College put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Northern Michigan University to score on any of its six power plays.

Rainy River Community College was helped by Katie Sinclair, who registered one goal. Sinclair scored short handed 10:17 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rainy River Community College. Rainy River Community College was on a disadvantage when Shelby Tymkin went off the ice for high sticking. Rainy River Community College additionally got points from Cabral, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Rainy River Community College also got a goal from Connor Coleman as well. Other players who recorded assists for Rainy River Community College were Hailey Clendenning and Shilo Beck, who contributed one each.

Northern Michigan University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Northern Michigan University puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. Northern Michigan University's offense was handcuffed by Rainy River Community College's defensive play, and Northern Michigan University managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

Northern Michigan University was helped by Macy Schultz, who had one goal. Schultz scored 13:13 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Rainy River Community College. Kelsey Weyland picked up the assist. In addition, Northern Michigan University received assists from Carlie Kangas and Loren Holfeld, who each chipped in one.

Rainy River Community College's Shalynn Perry stopped 12 shots out of the 14 that he faced. Rainy River Community College registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Northern Michigan University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.