Marisa Holst gave North Dakota State University the lead in the first period, and D2 Michigan State University was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-0.

North Dakota State University took over the lead for good with a goal by Holst at 13:27 in the first period. Kaylee Lothspeich picked up the assist.

North Dakota State University was led by Holst, who had one goal.

North Dakota State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three D2 Michigan State University power plays. D2 Michigan State University was unable to stop North Dakota State University from sending pucks towards the net, and North Dakota State University eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

North Dakota State University also got a goal from Kelly Morris as well. In addition, North Dakota State University received assists from Megan Ostrand, who had one.

D2 Michigan State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. D2 Michigan State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. D2 Michigan State University puts an average of 2.7 pucks into the net per game. D2 Michigan State University found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 11 shots against North Dakota State University's defense.

Sydney Swanson recorded 11 saves for North Dakota State University. North Dakota State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. D2 Michigan State University's Hannah Johnson stopped 33 shots out of the 35 that he faced. D2 Michigan State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.