Boulder Bison had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over New Mexico Renegades.

Boulder Bison was paced by Charles Joly, who registered one goal and one assist. Joly scored 8:04 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Boulder Bison. Ben Schwenk assisted on the tally.

Boulder Bison forced New Mexico Renegades goalie Brendan Hanser to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots.

Boulder Bison also got points from Sage Dugas, who also had one goal and one assist and Chad Lopez, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Boulder Bison included Hunter Behrens and Chance Creger, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Boulder Bison were Tyler Scott, Greg Sodbinow, Tanner West, and Seth Ensor, who contributed one a piece.

New Mexico Renegades was led by Max Legere, who scored the team's only goal. Legere scored on the power play 2:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New Mexico Renegades. A high sticking penalty on Ensor had put New Mexico Renegades on the power play. Michael Heverly provided the assist.

Sean Cuscaden made 19 saves for Boulder Bison on 20 shots. Boulder Bison incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Hanser rejected 44 shots on goal for New Mexico Renegades. New Mexico Renegades incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.