Colorado RoughRiders survived a determined comeback attempt by Colorado Evolution on the way to a 5-3 win.

Colorado RoughRiders took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have Colorado Evolution storm back on a Dmitrijs Komarnickis goal 7:27 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Walker Harris had one goal and two assists to lead Colorado RoughRiders. Harris scored on the power play 19:57 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Colorado RoughRiders. Colorado RoughRiders had gained a power play chance when Eli Hernandez was whistled for roughing. Devon Pilkington assisted on the tally.

Colorado RoughRiders forced Colorado Evolution goalie Maksims Resetnikovs to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Colorado RoughRiders additionally got points from Pilkington, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Colorado RoughRiders included Hunter Behrens, Thayne Trumbull, and Casey Riccatone, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado RoughRiders were Nick Kukuris, who had two and Nate Werhane, Cody Letsinger, Greg Dyba, Aidan Doughty, and Tanner West, who contributed one each.

Colorado Evolution was helped by Jon Dewerd, who racked up one goal and two assists. Dewerd scored 15:22 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Colorado Evolution. Komarnickis picked up the assist. Colorado Evolution also got points from Komarnickis, who also had one goal and two assists and Nikita Sokov, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Colorado Evolution received assists from Kyrylo Zhovnir, who had one.

Josh Aycock rejected 17 shots on goal for Colorado RoughRiders. Colorado RoughRiders incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Maksims Resetnikovs made 26 saves for Colorado Evolution on 31 shots. Colorado Evolution incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.