Dana Ovsjannikovova gave D2 Michigan State University a 5-4 (OT) victory over Northern Michigan University when he scored 5:00 into the extra period.

Ovsjannikovova and Sarah Blackhurst provided the spark for D2 Michigan State University, combining for four goals and one assist. Ovsjannikovova tallied two goals and one assist and Blackhurst also added two goals.

D2 Michigan State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Northern Michigan University power plays. D2 Michigan State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. D2 Michigan State University averages 1.1 goal allowed per game.

D2 Michigan State University also got a goal from Alexandra Strohm as well. Other players who recorded assists for D2 Michigan State University were Jennifer Hadley, who had one.

Northern Michigan University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Northern Michigan University gives up 2.1 goals per game. Northern Michigan University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Northern Michigan University finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Northern Michigan University was helped by Carlie Kangas, who grabbed two goals. Kangas scored the first of his two goals at 7:29 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Sierra Rusinek picked up the assist. Kangas' next tally made the score 2-2 with 8:13 left in the first period. Rusinek assisted on the tally. Northern Michigan University also got points from Rusinek, who also registered one goal and two assists. Kelsey Weyland also scored for Northern Michigan University.

D2 Michigan State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.