Number 13 seed Maine-Fort Kent moved to 21-0 on the season with a 2-1 first-round win over Number 20 seed Northwestern (Iowa). The victory handed the Bengals their first Championship win in its first appearance. Dwayne Smith picked up his 11^th goal of the year to open up the scoring in the 34^th minute. Sunrise Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year Andre Anderson notched the game-winner on a break-away at midfield for his team-leading 27^th goal of the campaign in the 42^nd minute. The Bengals held a 10-3 shot advantage in the first half.