W2 North Dakota State University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but W2 Minot State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

W2 Minot State University made the score 3-0 on a goal by Angela Lothspeich at 17:31 in the second period, and W2 North Dakota State University got as close as 3-2 when Grace Becker scored 19:54 into the third period.

Lothspeich had a great game for W2 Minot State University, netting two goals.

W2 Minot State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow W2 North Dakota State University to score on any of its three power plays. W2 Minot State University forced W2 North Dakota State University goalie Sydney Swanson to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

W2 Minot State University additionally got points from Vanessa Grimstad, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for W2 Minot State University came via Devan Buchanan and Ashley Bjork, who each chipped in one.

W2 North Dakota State University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. W2 North Dakota State University ended up below its season average of 5.0 penalty minutes per game. W2 North Dakota State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. W2 North Dakota State University averages 4.1 goals per game. W2 North Dakota State University's offense rang up 31 shots on W2 Minot State University's net.

Megan Ostrand also scored for W2 North Dakota State University. In addition, W2 North Dakota State University received assists from Kelly Morris and Erica Sevigny, who contributed one each.

W2 Minot State University's Kayla Wakelin stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. W2 Minot State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities. Swanson rejected 39 shots on goal for W2 North Dakota State University.