Jessica Nkhata gave the Minnesota University of Golden Gophers the lead in the first period, and W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-0.

Nkhata provided Minnesota University of with the game-winning tally when he scored 9:12 into the first period.

The Golden Gophers were paced by Nkhata, who registered one goal and one assist.

W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of was unable to stop Minnesota University of from sending pucks towards the net, and the Golden Gophers eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Sonja Stojic also scored for Minnesota University of.

W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of's offense operated below its season average. W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of averages 3.0 goals per game.

Minnesota University of's Molly Westfield stopped 17 shots out of the 17 that he faced. The Golden Gophers ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Colleen Jacoby recorded 29 saves for W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of. W2 Minnesota-Duluth University of avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.