The Wisconsin University of Badgers tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but W2 Iowa State University held on for a 5-4 victory.

W2 Iowa State University made the score 5-3 on a goal by Millie Luedtke at 9:46 in the third period, and Wisconsin University of got as close as 5-4 when Izzy Brinker scored 14:32 into the third period.

W2 Iowa State University forced the Badgers goalie Samantha Azuma to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

W2 Iowa State University additionally got points from Jenna Wormuth, who also finished with one goal and one assist. W2 Iowa State University also got a goal from Maddy Javorina as well. Other players who recorded assists for W2 Iowa State University were Cassie Gearhart, Hannah Bangen, and Darby Flatley, who contributed one each.

Wisconsin University of kept W2 Iowa State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Sophie Puente made 34 saves on 38 shots. The Badgers surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Wisconsin University of averages 1.6 goal per game.

The Badgers were helped by Lily Klapper, who racked up two goals. Klapper scored the first of his two goals at 16:59 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Wisconsin University of. Klapper's next tally made the score 3-1 Wisconsin University of with 18:05 left in the second period. A roughing penalty on Bangen had put Wisconsin University of on the power play. Samantha Kinsler picked up the assist. Wisconsin University of also got points from Brinker, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Amber Deltgen also scored for Wisconsin University of. In addition, Wisconsin University of received assists from Elizabeth Schieldt, Barbara Birrittella, and Allison Bartuce, who each chipped in one.

W2 Iowa State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Samantha Azuma made 40 saves for the Badgers on 45 shots. Wisconsin University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.