The Missouri Mavericks tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Rapid City would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

Rapid City made the score 2-0 on a goal by Konrad Reeder at 19:47 in the second period, and Missouri got as close as 2-1 when Eric Castonguay scored 4:58 into the third period.

Winston Day Chief had two goals and one assist to lead Rapid City. Day Chief scored the first of his two goals at 17:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rapid City. Jesse Schultz provided the assist. Day Chief's next tally made the score 3-3 with 5:00 left in the third period. Rapid City had gained a power play chance when Dave Pszenyczny was whistled for tripping. Schultz picked up the assist.

By firing 46 shots on goal, Rapid City exceeded the 34.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Rapid City additionally got points from Reeder, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Eric Giosa, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Rapid City received assists from Riley Weselowski, Jared Brown, and Tristin Llewellyn, who contributed one a piece.

The Mavericks' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Missouri is averaging 1.8 goal against for the season. The Mavericks' offense was clicking better than usual and put 33 shots on goal during the game, better than the 26.6 shots per game they average.

Missouri was led by Andrew Courtney, who registered one goal and one assist. Courtney scored on the power play 6:16 into the third period to make the score 2-2. The Mavericks had gotten the advantage when Rapid City's Justin Faryna was sent off for holding. Sebastien Thinel assisted on the tally. Missouri also got a goal from Anders Franzon as well. More assists for Missouri came via Obi Aduba, who had one and Mike Ramsay, who had two.

Rapid City's Tim Boron stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Rapid City incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Shane Owen made 42 saves for Missouri on 46 shots. The Mavericks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.