The Michigan State University Spartans rallied from two goals down to secure a 4-3 win over the Vermont University of Catamounts.

Michigan State University never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Spartans trailed 3-1 after a goal by Vermont University of's Kaly Gonski at 3:01 in the third period. Michigan State University knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Kelsey Cross at 13:21 in the third period. The Spartans netted the game winner short handed at 19:53 in the third period on a goal by Cross.

Michigan State University was paced on offense by Cross and Lyndsay Oden, who combined for five points. Cross grabbed two goals and one assist and Oden also notched one goal and one assist.

The Spartans excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Catamounts were unable to stop Michigan State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Spartans eventually piled up 61 shots on goal.

Michigan State University additionally got points from Oden, who also registered one goal and one assist. Michigan State University also got a goal from Jenay DeCaussin as well. In addition, Michigan State University received assists from Lauren Blasen, Kendall Clary, and Alexis Smith, who contributed one each.

Vermont University of managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Catamounts finished below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game. Vermont University of kept Michigan State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kathryn Hamer made 40 saves on 43 shots.

The Catamounts were led by Emily Ford, who finished with two goals. Ford scored the first of his two goals at 8:01 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Vermont University of. Sarah White provided the assist. Ford's next tally made the score 2-1 Vermont University of with 56 seconds left in the second period. Carly Tashman assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for Vermont University of were Gretchen Stevens, who had one.

The Spartans incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Rosalie Gluck recorded 57 saves for Vermont University of.