The game between the Michigan State University Spartans and W2 Northern Michigan University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Michigan State University emerged with a 3-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Ashley Astor's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

The Spartans were led by Astor, who grabbed one goal. Astor scored 18:01 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Michigan State University.

Michigan State University kept W2 Northern Michigan University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jenna Bales made 41 saves on 44 shots.

Michigan State University also got points from Kara Scaturro, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Michigan State University also got a goal from Natalie Prisciandaro as well. In addition, Michigan State University received assists from Jenay DeCaussin, Elise Plancon, and Olivia Lord, who contributed one each.

W2 Northern Michigan University's offense operated below its season average. W2 Northern Michigan University averages 8.2 goals per game.

W2 Northern Michigan University was helped by Ciara Kangas, who racked up one goal. Kangas scored 3:51 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Kendall Turro picked up the assist. W2 Northern Michigan University additionally got points from Allison Carlson, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for W2 Northern Michigan University were Carlie Kangas and Kelsey Weyland, who each chipped in one.

Kathryn Hamer made 16 saves for the Spartans on 18 shots. Michigan State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. W2 Northern Michigan University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.