Austin Ansay had two goals and one assist to lead the M1 Colorado State University Rams to an 8-5 victory over the M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats.

Ansay's tallies came at 6:50 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M1 Colorado State University and 9:40 into the second to make the score 5-3 M1 Colorado State University.

M1 Colorado State University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The Rams surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Colorado State University's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, the Rams average 3.5 goals per contest. M1 Colorado State University was ineffective while on the power play, as it was held to two goals off of 10 man advantages. The defensemen of the Rams were also effective in M1 Arizona / University of's zone, and came away with two goals. By firing 54 shots on goal, M1 Colorado State University exceeded the 4.6 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Colorado State University also got points from Hunter Clark, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Connor Tamai also scored for M1 Colorado State University. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Erik Waring, who had three and Payden Mielke, Dylan Hassell, Chandler Yoder, and Nicholas ODonnell, who each chipped in one.

The Wildcats surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 Arizona / University of averages 2.9 goals per game. The Wildcats' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M1 Arizona / University of finished with 20 penalty minutes. With 42 shots on target during the contest, the Wildcats exceeded the 3.0 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Arizona / University of was led by Robbie Wilkinson, who racked up one goal and one assist. Wilkinson scored 13:20 into the third period to make the score 7-5 M1 Colorado State University. Brian Hogan picked up the assist. M1 Arizona / University of additionally got points from Hogan, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Arizona / University of included Jason Effertz, Kyle Griffin, and Alexander Vazquez, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Arizona / University of were John Hogan, Alex ODea, Dylan Carter, and Roy Grandov, who contributed one each.

Alex Steidler rejected 37 shots on goal for the Rams. Austin Wilson took the loss and made 31 saves before being replaced by Dylan Hojnacki who made 15 saves. The Wildcats registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.