The Ohio State University Buckeyes survived a determined comeback attempt by W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania on the way to a 3-2 win.

Ohio State University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Courtney Trudeau at 4:59 in the second period, and W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania got as close as 3-2 when Hydn McDermott scored 11:42 into the third period.

W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania's power play was ineffective against the Buckeyes' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Ohio State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania power plays. The Buckeyes forced W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania goalie Maria Sciacca to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Ohio State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Buckeyes were helped by Emilie Dunlap, who registered one goal. Dunlap scored 3:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ohio State University. Jessica Mccoy provided the assist. Ohio State University additionally got points from Mccoy, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Ohio State University received assists from Brittany Brandon, who had one.

W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio State University to score on any of its three power plays. W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania's offense rang up 53 shots on the Buckeyes' net.

W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania also got a goal from Kelsey Denardo as well. More assists for W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania came via Alyssia Ong, who had one.

Ohio State University's Emily Ciborek stopped 51 shots out of the 53 that he faced. Maria Sciacca made 29 saves for W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania on 32 shots. W2 California Univ of Pennsylvania incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.