In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils escaped with a 4-2 victory over the M1 Colorado / University of Golden Buffaloes.

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

M1 Arizona State University was led by Rivard, who registered one goal. Rivard scored 9:08 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Arizona State University.

With 32 shots on target during the contest, the Sun Devils exceeded the 1.6 shot they average per game this year.

M1 Arizona State University also had goals scored by Gianni Mangone, Patrick Yudez, and Mak Barden, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Arizona State University received assists from Thomas Cooney, who had two and Drew Newmeyer, Alex Temby, Coda Engbar, and Kory Chisholm, who contributed one each.

The defense for M1 Colorado / University of played an important role offensively, racking up eight shots on goal.

The Golden Buffaloes were helped by Mick Bruce, who tallied one goal. Bruce scored 7:37 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Matt Anders picked up the assist. Jake Bauer also scored for M1 Colorado / University of. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado / University of were John Dora, who had one.

Robert Levin rejected 15 shots on goal for M1 Arizona State University. The Sun Devils avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Alex Palumbo recorded 28 saves for M1 Colorado / University of. The Golden Buffaloes ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.