Behind a great game by Eric Rivard, who had two goals and one assist, the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils defeated the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 7-2.

Rivard found the back of the net 13:39 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Arizona State University and again while on the power play 15:36 into the second to make the score 3-2 M1 Arizona State University.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The 36 shots that M1 Arizona State University put on net surpassed the Sun Devils' average of 0.5 shots per game this season.

M1 Arizona State University additionally got points from Chris Blessing, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Kory Chisholm, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M1 Arizona State University also got a goal from Drew Newmeyer as well. In addition, M1 Arizona State University received assists from Brett Blomgren, Connor Mailey, and Jared Morris, who each chipped in one and Ryan Belonger and Jordan Young, who contributed two each.

With 17 shots on target during the contest, M1 Colorado State University exceeded the 3.3 shots it averages per game this year. The Rams found themselves short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

M1 Colorado State University was helped by Nicholas ODonnell, who grabbed one goal. ODonnell scored on the power play 14:58 into the second period to make the score 2-2. The Rams had taken the advantage when M1 Arizona State University's Connor Schmidt got sent off for roughing. Luke Fiegl assisted on the tally. Dylan Hassell also scored for M1 Colorado State University. More assists for M1 Colorado State University came via William Neff, who had one.

Robert Levin made 15 saves for the Sun Devils on 17 shots. M1 Arizona State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Alex Steidler rejected 29 shots on goal for M1 Colorado State University. The Rams registered two goals on four power play opportunities.