The Minnesota University of Golden Gophers were firing on all cylinders against Denver University of, and when the final buzzer sounded Golden Gophers emerged with an 8-1 win.

Minnesota University of was led by Jordan Guggisberg, who tallied one goal. Guggisberg scored 20:00 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Minnesota University of. Amanda Parranto picked up the assist.

The Golden Gophers bested their season scoring average. This season, Minnesota University of averages 4.1 goals per contest.

Minnesota University of also got points from Jessica Nkhata, who also grabbed one goal and two assists and Melissa Drown, who also racked up two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Minnesota University of included Megan Bergland, who had two and Brooklyn Duffy and Rachel Dilley, who each put in one. In addition, Minnesota University of received assists from Aimee Krebsbach, Kate Schumitsch, and Cristi Oliver, who contributed one each and Kristina Anderson and Sonja Stojic, who each chipped in two.

Denver University of was led by Rikki Waldoch, who scored the team's only goal. Waldoch scored 20:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota University of. Athena Wilkinson assisted on the tally.

The Golden Gophers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities. Denver University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.