The Minnesota University of Golden Gophers tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the Lindenwood Univ - Belleville Lynx held on for a 3-2 victory.

A goal by Nikole Day put Lindenwood Univ - Belleville up 3-1 in the second period, but Minnesota University of pulled to within one on Jessica Nkhata's tally 39 seconds into the third period.

The Lynx were paced by Day, who had one goal. Day scored 16:10 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Lindenwood Univ - Belleville. Reagan Fuller picked up the assist.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville also got points from Fuller, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Hayley Winker also scored for Lindenwood Univ - Belleville. Other players who recorded assists for Lindenwood Univ - Belleville were Katie Lakusta, Ashley Dietmeier, Maddy Millar, and Megan Lugar, who contributed one each.

The Golden Gophers were helped by Lauren Kirchoff, who registered one goal. Kirchoff scored 10:46 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Brooklyn Duffy provided the assist.

Lindenwood Univ - Belleville's Firth Bidois stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. The Lynx incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Lydia Norwig made 20 saves for Minnesota University of on 23 shots. The Golden Gophers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.