Minnesota-Duluth University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Wisconsin-Stout University of held on for a 5-3 victory.

Wisconsin-Stout University of took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have Minnesota-Duluth University of storm back on a Carlie Wagner goal 18:13 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Sally Cranston was all over the ice for Wisconsin-Stout University of, as he registered two goals in the win. Cranston's tallies came at 5:35 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Wisconsin-Stout University of and 14:30 into the third to make the score 4-2 Wisconsin-Stout University of.

Wisconsin-Stout University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Minnesota-Duluth University of to score on any of its three power plays.

Others who scored for Wisconsin-Stout University of included Tiffany Olek, Emily Jones, and Marissa Odell, who scored one goal each. In addition, Wisconsin-Stout University of received assists from Ashley Gibson, Natalie Deeg, Anna Basill, and Kassie Scherling, who contributed one each.

Minnesota-Duluth University of was helped by Amy Enrooth, who had one goal. Enrooth scored 17:33 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Wisconsin-Stout University of. Laura Meillier picked up the assist. Minnesota-Duluth University of also got a goal from Mia Marturano as well. Other players who recorded assists for Minnesota-Duluth University of were Rachael Finley and Kallie Malloy, who each chipped in one.

Wisconsin-Stout University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.