M3-Cleveland State University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M3-Michigan-Flint University of held on for a 4-2 victory.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of made the score 4-1 on a goal by Nicholas Kozoro at 9:49 in the third period, and M3-Cleveland State University got as close as 4-2 when Greg Kacsmarik scored 16:13 into the third period.

By firing 42 shots on goal, M3-Michigan-Flint University of exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of additionally got points from Cody Damon, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for M3-Michigan-Flint University of came via Austin Hill, who had one and Connor Houle, Jared Coulter, and Andrew Lay, who contributed two each.

M3-Cleveland State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Cleveland State University puts an average of 4.7 pucks into the net per game. M3-Cleveland State University put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M3-Cleveland State University was helped by Brendan McCann, who finished with one goal. McCann scored 13:44 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Michigan-Flint University of. Kyle Suts picked up the assist. In addition, M3-Cleveland State University received assists from Sam Eisler and Ryan Martin, who each chipped in one.

M3-Michigan-Flint University of's Adam Bryant stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M3-Michigan-Flint University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Kyle Seaman made 38 saves for M3-Cleveland State University on 42 shots. M3-Cleveland State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.