The M1 Colorado / University of Golden Buffaloes tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Central Oklahoma / University of Bronchos would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Daniel Skold put M1 Central Oklahoma / University of up 5-2 in the third period, but M1 Colorado / University of pulled to within one on Jake Bauer's tally 14:26 into the third period.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The Bronchos put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.9 they average per game.

M1 Central Oklahoma / University of was helped by Chad Roorda, who registered one goal. Roorda scored on the power play 14:55 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Central Oklahoma / University of. The Bronchos had gained a power play chance when Luc Neitenbach was whistled for interference. Rylan Duley picked up the assist. M1 Central Oklahoma / University of also had goals scored by Brandon Formosa, Trevor Yee, and Matt Prigge, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Central Oklahoma / University of received assists from Josh Wyatt, Michael Rivera, Jake Daughtry, Travis Wellman, and Shane Khalaf, who each chipped in one.

The 29 shots that the Golden Buffaloes put on net surpassed M1 Colorado / University of's average of 14.5 shots per game this season.

The Golden Buffaloes were helped by Erik Kardash, who tallied one goal. Kardash scored 11:10 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M1 Central Oklahoma / University of. Luke Coyne assisted on the tally. Others who scored for M1 Colorado / University of included John Nitchen and Andrew Bradford, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Colorado / University of came via Matt Anders and Elliott Polanchyck, who contributed one each.

M1 Central Oklahoma / University of's Tory Caldwell stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Bronchos incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Alex Palumbo made 34 saves for M1 Colorado / University of on 39 shots. The Golden Buffaloes incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.