W2 Northern Michigan University survived a determined comeback attempt by W2 North Dakota State University on the way to a 2-1 win.

A goal by Sierra Rusinek put W2 Northern Michigan University up 2-0 in the third period, but W2 North Dakota State University pulled to within one on Grace Becker's tally 18:06 into the third period.

Rusinek had two goals to lead W2 Northern Michigan University to victory.

W2 Northern Michigan University was led by goalie Brianna Bangle, who finished with 42 saves while allowing one goal.

W2 Northern Michigan University was held below its usual level of production. W2 Northern Michigan University averages 9.4 goals per game. W2 North Dakota State University was unable to stop W2 Northern Michigan University from sending pucks towards the net, and W2 Northern Michigan University eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

More assists for W2 Northern Michigan University came via Allison Carlson, who had one.

W2 North Dakota State University's offense operated below its season average. W2 North Dakota State University puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. W2 North Dakota State University's offense rang up 43 shots on W2 Northern Michigan University's net.

In addition, W2 North Dakota State University received assists from Kelly Morris, who had one.

W2 Northern Michigan University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Sydney Swanson recorded 34 saves for W2 North Dakota State University. W2 North Dakota State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.