Will Graves had a standout game with 25 saves, and La Crosse beat Wisconsin 5-1.

The win by La Crosse clinched the best of three series at 2-0.

La Crosse was led by Mick Nisbet, who registered one goal. Nisbet scored 3:12 into the third period to make the score 2-1 La Crosse. Ben Henderson picked up the assist.

La Crosse's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Wisconsin power plays. Wisconsin was unable to stop La Crosse from sending pucks towards the net, and La Crosse eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

La Crosse additionally got points from Ben Johnson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Reid Brown also scored for La Crosse. In addition, La Crosse received assists from Noah Hallbeck, who had two and Alexander Rickoff, Jared Bromberg, Sam Wenner, Daniel Toycen, Taylor Trapp, and Matt Wolter, who each chipped in one.

Wisconsin was led by Thomas Hanson, who scored the team's only goal. Hanson scored 18:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Wisconsin. Austin Lewis assisted on the tally.

La Crosse incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Max McConnell made 29 saves for Wisconsin on 34 shots. Wisconsin incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.