The game between the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils and the M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M1 Arizona State University emerged with a 5-3 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Eric Rivard's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

The Sun Devils' penalty kill excelled, as M1 Arizona State University gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

The Sun Devils were led by Rivard, who racked up one goal. Rivard scored on the power play 1:31 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Arizona State University. Sean Murphy assisted on the tally.

M1 Arizona State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 4.9 shots per game it averages. The Sun Devils could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Arizona State University also got points from Liam Norris, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Arizona State University included David Norris, Coda Engbar, and Kyle Bowen, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Arizona State University came via Faiz Khan and Michael Cummings, who each chipped in one.

M1 Arizona / University of found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays. With 32 shots on target during the contest, the Wildcats exceeded the 3.1 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Arizona / University of was helped by Matthew Nowicki, who finished with one goal. Nowicki scored on the power play 18:53 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Arizona / University of. The Wildcats had taken the advantage when M1 Arizona State University's Gianni Mangone got sent off for checking from behind. Brian Hogan picked up the assist. M1 Arizona / University of additionally got points from Alex Nespor, who also registered one goal and one assist and Roy Grandov, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M1 Arizona / University of received assists from John Hogan and Alex ODea, who contributed one each.

Robert Levin rejected 29 shots on goal for the Sun Devils. Garrett Patrick recorded 24 saves for M1 Arizona / University of.