M3-Colorado Mesa University had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over M3-Fort Lewis College.

M3-Fort Lewis College's power play was ineffective against M3-Colorado Mesa University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was paced by Jaden Koos, who grabbed one goal. Koos scored on the power play 12:30 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Colorado Mesa University. M3-Colorado Mesa University earned a power play opportunity when Austin Mcmenimen was put in the box for holding. Philip Flink picked up the assist.

M3-Colorado Mesa University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. M3-Fort Lewis College was unable to stop M3-Colorado Mesa University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Colorado Mesa University eventually piled up 66 shots on goal. M3-Colorado Mesa University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Colorado Mesa University additionally got points from Jacob Wellborn, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Cole Sweeny also scored for M3-Colorado Mesa University. In addition, M3-Colorado Mesa University received assists from Christopher Buck and Anthony Hamon, who each chipped in one.

Amanda Nold rejected 21 shots on goal for M3-Colorado Mesa University. M3-Colorado Mesa University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Alex Dlin recorded 61 saves for M3-Fort Lewis College. M3-Fort Lewis College incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.