Minnesota St. enters as the clear favorite — ranked #12 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #55 for Ferris St..
Minnesota St.'s defense is elite — top-4 nationally, allowing just 2.02 goals per game.
Schedule context: Ferris St. has faced tougher competition (SOS #6) than Minnesota St. (SOS #59).
Ferris St. (8-27-2) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #55 efficiency rating.