The M1 Colorado / University of Golden Buffaloes gutted out a close 4-3 win against the M1 Colorado State University Rams.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Mick Bruce's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M1 Colorado State University's power play was ineffective against M1 Colorado / University of's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The Golden Buffaloes were led by Bruce, who finished with one goal. Bruce scored on the power play 12:34 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Colorado / University of. A high sticking penalty on Justin Schneeberger had put M1 Colorado / University of on the power play. Luc Neitenbach picked up the assist.

The 25 shots that the Golden Buffaloes put on net surpassed M1 Colorado / University of's average of 19.4 shots per game this season. The Golden Buffaloes could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M1 Colorado / University of included George Gruber Vii, Thomas Jarman, and Scott Folden, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Colorado / University of came via John Dora, Matt Anders, Jake Bauer, and Erik Kardash, who each chipped in one.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, the Rams exceeded the 4.3 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Colorado State University was led by William Neff, who grabbed two goals. Neff scored the first of his two goals at 7:30 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Nicholas ODonnell provided the assist. Neff's next tally made the score 2-1 M1 Colorado State University with 19:08 left in the second period. ODonnell picked up the assist. Erik Waring also scored for M1 Colorado State University. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Payden Mielke and Austin Ansay, who contributed one each.

M1 Colorado / University of's Alex Palumbo stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. The Golden Buffaloes registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Alex Steidler recorded 21 saves for the Rams. M1 Colorado State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.