The Vermont University of Catamounts and the Penn State University Nitty Lions were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Vermont University of made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jennifer Deso at 16:58 of the third period.

Emily Ford and Deso provided the spark for the Catamounts, combining for three goals and one assist. Ford registered two goals and one assist and Deso also added one goal.

Vermont University of bested its season scoring average. This season, the Catamounts average 2.2 goals per contest.

Vermont University of additionally got points from Erin Turner, who also had one goal and one assist. Carly Tashman also scored for Vermont University of. Other players who recorded assists for Vermont University of were Bethany Kelly, who had one.

Penn State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Nitty Lions kept Vermont University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Rosalie Gluck made 33 saves on 36 shots.

Penn State University was led by Riley OConnor, who grabbed two goals and one assist. OConnor scored the first of his two goals at 17:47 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Kelly Watson picked up the assist. OConnor's next tally made the score 3-1 Penn State University with 51 seconds left in the second period. Darby Kern provided the assist. Penn State University also got a goal from Anna Marcus as well. In addition, Penn State University received assists from Claire Gauthier, who had one.

The Catamounts incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Allyssa Long recorded 25 saves for the Nitty Lions. Penn State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.