The Michigan State University Spartans had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over the Robert Morris Univ Illinoi Eagles.

Michigan State University's Hannah Johnson was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 45 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Johnson will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.75.

The Spartans were led by Natalie Prisciandaro, who tallied one goal. Prisciandaro scored short handed 5:28 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Michigan State University. Michigan State University was on a disadvantage when Andrea Uglietta went off the ice for interference. Kara Scaturro provided the assist.

The Spartans forced Eagles' goalies to work between the pipes, finishing with 42 shots and forcing 37 saves. Laura Noble made 17 stops and Kendra Gallaher made 20. Michigan State University stifled Robert Morris Univ Illinoi's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Spartans outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, Michigan State University averages 2.9 goals per contest.

Others who scored for Michigan State University included Kendall Clary, who had two and Elise Plancon and Lyndsay Oden, who each put in one. In addition, Michigan State University received assists from Kelsey Cross, who had two and Ashley Astor and Breana Kraut, who contributed one each.

The Eagles managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Robert Morris Univ Illinoi finished below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game. The Eagles were held below their usual level of production. Robert Morris Univ Illinoi puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game. The Spartans were unable to stop the Eagles from sending pucks towards the net, and Robert Morris Univ Illinoi eventually piled up 46 shots on goal.

Michigan State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. The Eagles registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.