After surrendering the first goal of the game Michigan State rattled off 5 straight goals to end the Terriers season. Tim Kennedy tied the game in the first period. Tim Crowder, Jay Sprague and Daniel Vuckovich scored in the decisive second period.
Michigan State will face Notre Dame at 8:30 on Saturday night, the winner moves onto the frozen four in St. Louis.
Notre Dame squandered a 2-goal lead before scoring in double overtime to beat Alabama-Huntsville.