The M1 Colorado State University Rams, which found themselves down a man often, weathered M1 Midland University's power play opportunities and emerged with a 3-1 victory.

M1 Colorado State University was paced by Hunter Clark, who tallied one goal. Clark scored 16:25 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Colorado State University. Jordan Gnatowsky provided the assist.

The Rams found themselves short handed often, totaling 17 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays. M1 Colorado State University had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on nine chances. The Rams put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.1 they average per game.

M1 Colorado State University also had goals scored by William Neff and Chris Guidotti, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado State University were Payden Mielke, Daniel Matrosic, Connor Tamai, Justin Schneeberger, and Austin Ansay, who each chipped in one.

With 18 shots on target during the contest, M1 Midland University exceeded the 16.0 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Midland University was led by Ben Henry, who scored the team's only goal. Henry scored on the power play 3:14 into the third period to make the score 1-0 M1 Midland University. M1 Midland University had gotten the advantage when M1 Colorado State University's Jamison Wicks was sent off for slashing. Timothy Brown assisted on the tally.

The Rams' Alex Steidler stopped 17 shots out of the 18 that he faced. Matt Goedeke made 40 saves for M1 Midland University on 43 shots. M1 Midland University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.