The Grand Valley State University Lakers pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over the Michigan State University Spartans on a clutch goal by Allison Lowe.

Grand Valley State University came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Lakers trailed 4-2 after a goal by Michigan State University's Kara Scaturro at 1:14 in the third period. Grand Valley State University knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Stacey Mathieu at 15:50 in the third period.

In a losing effort, the Spartans were paced by Lyndsay Oden, who racked up two goals and one assist. Oden scored the first of his two goals at 4:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Michigan State University. Lauren Blasen assisted on the tally. Oden's next tally made the score 3-2 Michigan State University with 11:23 left in the second period. Hannah Lensing provided the assist.

The Lakers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Michigan State University power plays. Grand Valley State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, the Lakers average 2.3 goals per contest. Grand Valley State University's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. The Lakers are averaging 1.8 goal against for the season.

Grand Valley State University also got points from Mathieu, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Grand Valley State University included Haley Keary, Karyn Schmaltz, and Alisha Day, who scored one goal each. More assists for Grand Valley State University came via Frankie Wojtylo, Hilary Daniels, Kristen Iannuzzi, Alex Brinkman, and Katie Danto, who contributed one each.

Michigan State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Spartans' normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Michigan State University averages 2.3 goals allowed per game.

Michigan State University additionally got points from Scaturro, who also had one goal and one assist. Michigan State University also got a goal from Sydney Glanz as well. In addition, Michigan State University received assists from Andrea Stewart and Shelby Myers, who each chipped in one.

Taylor Watson recorded 12 saves for Grand Valley State University. The Lakers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Julia King rejected 18 shots on goal for the Spartans. Michigan State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.