A stellar performance between the pipes by Austin Wilson helped the M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats defeat the M1 Colorado / University of Golden Buffaloes, 3-1.

M1 Arizona / University of was led by Robbie Wilkinson, who grabbed one goal. Wilkinson scored 14:31 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Arizona / University of. Shane Gleason provided the assist.

The Wildcats excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M1 Arizona / University of put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.5 it averages per game. The Wildcats were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 20 penalty minutes.

Others who scored for M1 Arizona / University of included Jason Effertz and Roy Grandov, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Arizona / University of received assists from Dylan Carter and Alex Nespor, who contributed one each.

M1 Colorado / University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M1 Arizona / University of power plays. The Golden Buffaloes did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Colorado / University of averages 3.4 goals per game. With 30 shots on target during the contest, the Golden Buffaloes exceeded the 10.9 shots they average per game this year. M1 Colorado / University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Golden Buffaloes were led by Dak Dice, who scored the team's only goal. Dice scored 3:43 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado / University of. Matthew Hefter picked up the assist.

Wilson recorded 29 saves for M1 Arizona / University of. Alex Palumbo made 26 saves for M1 Colorado / University of on 28 shots.