Despite having to fight off several power plays, the Grand Valley State University Lakers were able to defeat the Ohio State University Buckeyes, 3-0.

Grand Valley State University was led by Stacey Mathieu, who grabbed one goal. Mathieu scored 11:17 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Grand Valley State University.

The Lakers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Grand Valley State University forced Ohio State University goalie Emily Ciborek to work between the pipes, taking 56 shots.

Grand Valley State University also had goals scored by Allison Lowe and Tea Greca, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Grand Valley State University were Sally Hoerr, who had one.

The Buckeyes did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting nine shots on net to force nine saves.

Taylor Watson made nine saves for the Lakers on nine shots. Grand Valley State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Ohio State University's Ciborek stopped 53 shots out of the 56 that he faced. The Buckeyes incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.