M2 Grand Valley State University had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over Northern Michigan University.

Northern Michigan University was unable to stop M2 Grand Valley State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Grand Valley State University eventually piled up 60 shots on goal.

M2 Grand Valley State University was helped by Michael Bishop, who registered one goal and one assist. Bishop scored 8:26 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Grand Valley State University. Spencer Godin assisted on the tally. M2 Grand Valley State University also got points from Godin, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Tommy Carey, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Collin Finkhouse, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Nicholas Schultz, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Grand Valley State University also had goals scored by Anthony Russo and Ben Chafin, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Grand Valley State University came via Cameron Dyde, Buck Maynard, Mitch Claggett, Zachary Strain, and Corbin Rainey, who each chipped in one.

Northern Michigan University did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 12 saves.

Northern Michigan University was led by Gavin Porter, who racked up two goals. Porter scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 11:02 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Grand Valley State University. Eric Hillock picked up the assist. Porter's next tally on the power play made the score 5-2 M2 Grand Valley State University with 2:54 left in the second period. Northern Michigan University had gotten the advantage when M2 Grand Valley State University's Lucas Little was sent off for holding. Dione Potila assisted on the tally.

Spencer Craig rejected 12 shots on goal for M2 Grand Valley State University. M2 Grand Valley State University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and had no power play opportunities. Zach Kooi recorded 53 saves for Northern Michigan University. Northern Michigan University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.