Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats defeated the M1 Liberty University Flames in a shootout 6-5 (2-1 SO).

The two teams needed 10 turns to complete the shootout. M1 Liberty University's shootout goal was scored by Luke Hannon. M1 Arizona / University of's other shootout goal was scored by Alex ODea.

The Wildcats overcame a three-goal deficit to capture the victory. M1 Arizona / University of was down 5-2 after a goal by the Flames' Hannon at 19:27 in the second period. The Wildcats tied things up at 5-5 on a power play goal by ODea at 15:41 in the third period.

Robbie Wilkinson had a great game for M1 Arizona / University of, netting two goals. Wilkinson scored on the power play at 4:21 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Arizona / University of and again while 11:56 into the third to make the score 5-4 M1 Liberty University.

The Wildcats' offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 6.7 shots per game they average. M1 Arizona / University of found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The Wildcats have scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign. M1 Arizona / University of capitalized on M1 Liberty University's penalties, netting four goals while skating with a man advantage. The Wildcats could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Arizona / University of additionally got points from ODea, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Arizona / University of also got a goal from Michael Adamowicz as well. More assists for M1 Arizona / University of came via Dylan Carter, Griffin Dyne, William Pointon, Thomas Bennett, and Jake Campbell, who contributed one each and Alex Nespor and Brett Fagerheim, who each chipped in two.

The Flames put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 25.1 they average per game.

M1 Liberty University was helped by Bram Erickson, who grabbed one goal. Erickson scored on the power play 18:33 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M1 Liberty University. The Flames earned a power play opportunity when Wilkinson was put in the box for roughing. M1 Liberty University also got points from Hannon, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Liberty University included Christian Garland, Lindsay LeBlanc, and Grant Garvin, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Liberty University received assists from Matt Sherry, Chase Harris, Luke Simon, Cam Bakker, Ryley Egan, Ryan Kerr, and Steven Bellew, who contributed one each.

Garrett Patrick recorded 41 saves for M1 Arizona / University of. M1 Liberty University's Matt Pinel stopped 24 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Flames incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.