The W1 Davenport University Panthers relied on the scoring touch of Courtney Curlee, who netted two goals, to beat W1 Midland University, 5-2.

Curlee's tallies came at 41 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 W1 Davenport University and 5:19 into the second to make the score 3-1 W1 Davenport University.

W1 Davenport University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow W1 Midland University to score on any of its four power plays. The Panthers kept W1 Midland University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Tessa Singleton made 59 saves on 64 shots.

W1 Davenport University additionally got points from Lexie Boydston, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Ashley Reese also scored for W1 Davenport University. More assists for W1 Davenport University came via Laken Kunz, who had two.

W1 Midland University's offense was handcuffed by W1 Davenport University's defensive play, and W1 Midland University managed only 14 shots on goal during the game. W1 Midland University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as W1 Midland University finished with 14 penalty minutes. W1 Midland University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

W1 Midland University was helped by Jess Laidlaw, who finished with one goal. Laidlaw scored 13:05 into the third period to make the score 4-2 W1 Davenport University. W1 Midland University also got a goal from Isabelle Uhl Chmiel as well. In addition, W1 Midland University received assists from Madalyn Schmaltz, who had one.

Karley Ferguson made 12 saves for the Panthers on 14 shots. W1 Davenport University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.