M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Texas University of held on for a 5-4 victory.

M2 Texas University of made the score 4-1 on a goal by Joseph Halford at 7:58 in the second period, and M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) got as close as 4-3 when Trace Warriner scored 9:15 into the third period.

M2 Texas University of got the win with help from a great game by James Grachos, who had two goals and three assists. Grachos scored the first of his two goals at 10:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Texas University of. Grachos' next tally made the score 3-1 M2 Texas University of with 16:40 left in the second period. Michael Webb provided the assist.

M2 Texas University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) power plays. M2 Texas University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.6 shots per game it averages.

M2 Texas University of also got points from Halford, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Justin McGowan also scored for M2 Texas University of. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Texas University of were Spencer Delman and Verneri Jaamuru, who each chipped in one.

M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Texas University of to score on any of its four power plays. M2 Texas University of was unable to stop M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) also got a goal from Blaine Key as well. In addition, M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) received assists from Jarren Jones, who had two and Thomas Dierl, Tyler Lee, and Chance Rickel, who contributed one each.

M2 Texas University of's David Kendall stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. M2 Texas University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Ryan Israel rejected 20 shots on goal for M3-Texas Tech University (NPS). M3-Texas Tech University (NPS) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.