The Michigan State University Spartans was within striking distance after one period, but the Grand Valley State University Lakers put the pedal down in the second en route to a 6-1 victory.

Michigan State University was stymied by Grand Valley State University's netminder Lauren Allen, who stopped 27 shots during the victory.

The Lakers were led by Hilary Daniels, who had one goal. Daniels scored 9:37 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Grand Valley State University. Corey Robison picked up the assist.

Grand Valley State University forced the Spartans' netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, launching 42 shots and forcing 36 saves. Hannah Johnson made 18 stops and Kathryn Hamer made 18. The Lakers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Michigan State University power plays. Grand Valley State University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Grand Valley State University additionally got points from Alex Brinkman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Grand Valley State University also had goals scored by Alexa Tenwalde, who had two and Katie Danto and Taylor Lampar, who each put in one. In addition, Grand Valley State University received assists from Kristen Iannuzzi, who had two and Frankie Wojtylo, Karyn Schmaltz, and Tea Greca, who contributed one each.

The Lakers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Michigan State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.