In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Grand Valley State University Lakers escaped with a 4-3 victory over W2 Notre Dame University of.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Karyn Schmaltz secured the win for Grand Valley State University with a goal in the third period.

The Lakers were sparked by Schmaltz, who had one goal. Schmaltz scored 18:11 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Grand Valley State University. Frankie Wojtylo provided the assist.

Grand Valley State University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Grand Valley State University also had goals scored by Haley Keary, Corey Robison, and Tea Greca, who scored one goal each. In addition, Grand Valley State University received assists from Sally Hoerr, Stacey Mathieu, and Jenalyn Pangborn, who contributed one each.

W2 Notre Dame University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. W2 Notre Dame University of ended up below its season average of 3.0 penalty minutes per game.

W2 Notre Dame University of was led by Marissa Kivi, who racked up one goal and one assist. Kivi scored on the power play 11:37 into the second period to make the score 2-1 W2 Notre Dame University of. W2 Notre Dame University of earned a power play opportunity when Taylor Lampar was put in the box for roughing. Jacqueline Dunn picked up the assist. Others who scored for W2 Notre Dame University of included Kiera Dwyer and Gretta Steigauf, who each put in one.

The Lakers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. W2 Notre Dame University of registered one goal on four power play opportunities.