The Minnesota University of Golden Gophers pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over the Colorado State University Rams on a clutch goal by Molly Sparks.

Minnesota University of was led by Sparks, who tallied one goal and one assist. Sparks scored short handed 1:31 into overtime to make the score 3-2 Minnesota University of. The Golden Gophers played down a man on Melissa Drown's high sticking. Laura Gengler provided the assist.

Minnesota University of was held below its usual level of production. The Golden Gophers put an average of 5.6 pucks into the net per game. Minnesota University of kept Colorado State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Meghan Nelson made 49 saves on 52 shots.

Minnesota University of also got points from Gengler, who also registered one goal and one assist. Minnesota University of also got a goal from Amanda Parranto as well. In addition, Minnesota University of received assists from Kristina Anderson and Cecilia Hardacker, who each chipped in one.

The Rams' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Minnesota University of power plays. The Golden Gophers were unable to stop Colorado State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rams eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Colorado State University was helped by Kailey Schiesl, who grabbed one goal. Schiesl scored 16:27 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Colorado State University. Molly Oneil picked up the assist. Nelligan Brown also scored for Colorado State University. More assists for Colorado State University came via Avery Kauffmann, who had two.

Lydia Norwig rejected 29 shots on goal for Minnesota University of. The Golden Gophers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. The Rams incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.