The M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils held on for a 3-1 victory.

A goal by Liam Norris put M1 Arizona State University up 3-0 in the third period, but M1 Arizona / University of pulled to within two on Alex ODea's tally 14:15 into the third period.

The Wildcats were stymied by the Sun Devils' netminder Robert Levin, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. The solid play of Levin will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.85.

M1 Arizona State University put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

The Sun Devils were helped by Edward Mcgovern, who finished with one goal. Mcgovern scored on the power play 13:44 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Arizona State University. M1 Arizona State University had gained a power play chance when Matt Reed was whistled for interference. M1 Arizona State University also got a goal from Michael Cummings as well. More assists for M1 Arizona State University came via Drew Newmeyer, Sean Murphy, Jared Morris, and Mak Barden, who each chipped in one.

With 26 shots on target during the contest, M1 Arizona / University of exceeded the 2.5 shots it averages per game this year. The Wildcats were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 18 penalty minutes.

In addition, M1 Arizona / University of received assists from Dylan Carter, who had one.

The Sun Devils incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Garrett Patrick made 32 saves for M1 Arizona / University of on 35 shots. The Wildcats registered one goal on five power play opportunities.