The game between the Michigan University of Wolverines and W2 Northern Michigan University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Michigan University of emerged with a 5-3 win.

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

Cusmano and Emily Hotaling provided the spark for the Wolverines, combining for three goals and three assists. Cusmano had one goal and two assists and Hotaling also notched two goals and one assist.

Michigan University of outdid its season average for goals scored. The Wolverines have scored at the pace of 2.5 goals per game during the current campaign. Michigan University of's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Michigan University of also got points from Hotaling, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Michigan University of also had goals scored by Mercedes Reyes and Jenna Trubiano, who scored one goal each. In addition, Michigan University of received assists from Camilla Vercollone, Lia Harrington, Eleanor Chalifoux, Caroline Hurd, and Anna Mondrusov, who each chipped in one.

W2 Northern Michigan University was held below its usual level of production. W2 Northern Michigan University averages 8.0 goals per game. W2 Northern Michigan University's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. W2 Northern Michigan University gives up 1.5 goal per game.

W2 Northern Michigan University was helped by Kendall Turro, who registered two goals. Turro scored the first of his two goals at 56 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-2. Carlie Kangas picked up the assist. Turro's next tally made the score 3-3 with 19:43 left in the third period. Allison Carlson assisted on the tally. W2 Northern Michigan University additionally got points from Carlson, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for W2 Northern Michigan University were Macy Schultz and Kelsey Weyland, who contributed one each.

The Wolverines incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. W2 Northern Michigan University totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play.