The Wichita Falls Wildcats had trouble finding ways to stop the Texas Tornado, which beat Wildcats, 7-3.

Texas got the win on the strength of a great game by Brandon Hawkins, who had two goals and one assist. Hawkins scored the first of his two goals at 16:47 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Texas. Nick Blas assisted on the tally. Hawkins' next tally made the score 6-3 Texas with 14:32 left in the third period.

The Tornado put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Wichita Falls to score on any of its three power plays. Texas' goal total was higher than its season average. The Tornado have scored at the pace of 3.8 goals per game during the current campaign. Texas put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 26.9 it averages per game.

Texas additionally got points from Mitchell McPherson, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Texas also had goals scored by Justin Greenberg, who had two and Jason Eddy and Leo Lumm, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Texas were Michael Hoy, who had two, Jackson Leef, who had three, and Alex Temby and Chase Matson, who contributed one a piece.

The Wildcats' penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to the Tornado's power play unit. The 36 shots that Wichita Falls put on net surpassed the Wildcats' average of 27.4 shots per game this season.

Wichita Falls was helped by Ryan Dau, who grabbed one goal. Dau scored 9:15 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Corey Schafer picked up the assist. Wichita Falls also got a goal from Chris Knudson as well. In addition, Wichita Falls received assists from George Pagonis, who had one.

Hunter Leisner rejected 33 shots on goal for Texas. The Tornado incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Wildcats' Cooper Cook stopped 28 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Wichita Falls incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.