The game between D2 Michigan State University and California University of Pennsylvan was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end D2 Michigan State University emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jennifer Hadley at 18:34 of the second period.

Shelby Gregoire had a great game for D2 Michigan State University, netting two goals. Gregoire's tallies came at 16:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 D2 Michigan State University and 13:20 into the second to make the score 2-2.

D2 Michigan State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow California University of Pennsylvan to score on any of its five power plays. D2 Michigan State University's offense rang up 37 shots on California University of Pennsylvan's net.

More assists for D2 Michigan State University came via Marie Holler, Tia Redmond, Annalicia Cichorz, and Tayler Losee, who each chipped in one.

California University of Pennsylvan excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. California University of Pennsylvan could not produce up to its normal offensive output. California University of Pennsylvan averages 4.8 goals per game. California University of Pennsylvan was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

California University of Pennsylvan was helped by Alyssia Ong, who grabbed one goal. Ong scored 6:20 into the second period to make the score 2-1 California University of Pennsylvan. Michelle Daley provided the assist. California University of Pennsylvan also got a goal from Kelsey Denardo as well.

D2 Michigan State University's Hannah Johnson stopped 27 shots out of the 29 that he faced. D2 Michigan State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Maria Sciacca recorded 34 saves for California University of Pennsylvan.