M2 Saint Marys University Minneso came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M2 Winona State University, but did just enough to escape with a 4-3 victory.

M2 Saint Marys University Minneso led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Saint Marys University Minneso's Ian Taylor scored at 13:15 in the first period to put M2 Saint Marys University Minneso up 3-0.

Doyle Peterson was all over the ice for M2 Saint Marys University Minneso, as he finished with two goals in the win. Peterson found the back of the net 50 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Saint Marys University Minneso and again while 4:25 into the third to make the score 4-2 M2 Saint Marys University Minneso.

M2 Saint Marys University Minneso could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Barrett Lipinski also scored for M2 Saint Marys University Minneso. More assists for M2 Saint Marys University Minneso came via Nicholas Esposito, who had one and Kale Johnstone, Connor Koch, and Trason Arens, who each chipped in two.

M2 Winona State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M2 Winona State University forced M2 Saint Marys University Minneso goalie Leonard Weiss to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

M2 Winona State University was helped by Mason Brinkworth, who grabbed one goal. Brinkworth scored 17:53 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Saint Marys University Minneso. M2 Winona State University also had goals scored by Matt Ratzloff and Marcus Stoulil, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Winona State University received assists from Connor Wilcox and Brandon Kautz, who contributed one each.

Weiss recorded 30 saves for M2 Saint Marys University Minneso. Billy Winselman made 19 saves for M2 Winona State University on 23 shots. M2 Winona State University totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play.