Rochester tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Wisconsin held on for a 5-3 victory.

Wisconsin made the score 5-2 on a goal by Taylor Dickert at 18:10 in the third period, and Rochester got as close as 5-3 when Trey McMillen scored 19:52 into the third period.

Wisconsin was led by Matthew Carr, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Carr scored 6:33 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Wisconsin. Dickert provided the assist.

Wisconsin excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Wisconsin forced Rochester goalie Kyle Plantz to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots.

Wisconsin also got points from Dickert, who also had one goal and one assist. Wisconsin also had goals scored by Joe Perrelle, Ben Ratner, and Russel Barone, who scored one goal each. In addition, Wisconsin received assists from Thomas Hanson, Connor Boscaccy, and Nick Miller, who each chipped in one and Peter Henderson and Jake McNamara, who contributed two each.

Rochester's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Rochester also got a goal from Andrew Gates as well. Other players who recorded assists for Rochester were Dominik Bogdzuil, who had two and Hunter Heightland, Colin Hass, Nick Paulson, and Evan Sabo, who each chipped in one.

Max McConnell made 17 saves for Wisconsin on 20 shots. Wisconsin incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Plantz rejected 39 shots on goal for Rochester. Rochester incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.