After a defensive battle in the latter half of the game, Michigan State was finally able to overcome Ohio State 4-3 in double overtime. Michigan State jumped to a hot start, leading in the first period,

The Buckeyes (24-13-2) rallied with two late goals in the third period, but the Spartans' Isaac Howard scored at 15:09 of the second overtime for the win.

Isaac Howard scored the game-winning goal with 4:51 let in the second overtime to lift the Spartans to back-to-back Big Ten tournament titles.