Yale goalkeeper Kees Schipper was afforded only a limited sight of the oncoming shot with the Yale defenders all attempting to break up the eventual goal. They couldn't, and Herr's first goal of the season earned MSU the early lead.

In the second half, both sides effectively reduced the frequency of advantage attacking, and the result was a relatively slow-paced period. Headed shots on corner kicks represented the vast majority of meaningful motions until the 79th minute. 

Sophomore attacker Ryan Sierakowski wrestled free a turnover in great position, triggering a two-on-one counter attack for MSU. Well defended by Yale, however, a deflected pass drifted into a wide channel. Junior attacking midfielder Ken Krolicki quickly pounced back onto possession. Composing himself with two dainty dribbles, he flicked in an inaccurate delivery.

Inaccurate meant on-target for MSU, though, and Krolicki's intended cross perfectly snuck into the far convergence of goal and net for the 2-0 lead. With just three shots in the game from Yale, MSU's lead was safe.

The defensive struggle as a whole was interrupted by only nine collective attempts on the game. MSU redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Jimmy Hague had just one official save en route to a clean sheet, his only labor coming at the start of the second half.

The win was enough for MSU to claim its tenth of the season. Next up for MSU, Northwestern will come to DeMartin Stadium on Saturday for Senior Day.