Molly Sparks had one point to lead the Minnesota University of Golden Gophers to a 4-1 victory over Minnesota-Duluth University of.

Minnesota University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Golden Gophers wound up below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game. The defensemen of Minnesota University of were also effective in Minnesota-Duluth University of's zone, and came away with two goals.

Others who scored for Minnesota University of included Lauren Kirchoff, Madison Ellis, and Sarah Mayer, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Minnesota University of were Amanda Parranto, Laura Gengler, Kristina Anderson, and Cecilia Hardacker, who contributed one each.

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

Minnesota-Duluth University of was led by Amber Ammann, who scored the team's only goal. Ammann scored 16:45 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota University of. Mia Marturano assisted on the tally.

Minnesota-Duluth University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.