The M1 Colorado State University Rams had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers.

M1 Colorado State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages. The defensemen of the Rams were also effective in M1 Mercyhurst University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M1 Colorado State University was helped by Chris Guidotti, who grabbed one goal. Guidotti scored 15:50 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Colorado State University. William Neff assisted on the tally. M1 Colorado State University also got points from Nicholas ODonnell, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Colorado State University also had goals scored by Eric Killam, Daniel Matrosic, and Jamison Wicks, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado State University were Connor Tamai, William Barber, Luke Fiegl, and Todd Sowell, who each chipped in one.

By firing 24 shots on goal, the Lakers exceeded the 1.4 shot they average per game this year.

M1 Mercyhurst University was helped by Joseph Tadiello, who registered one goal and one assist. Tadiello scored on the power play 10:39 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Colorado State University. The Lakers had taken the advantage when the Rams' Zac Novack got sent off for charging. Patrick Dolan picked up the assist. M1 Mercyhurst University also got a goal from Emilio Mayagoitia Puente as well. In addition, M1 Mercyhurst University received assists from Michal Smid, who had two.

M1 Colorado State University's Alex Steidler stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The Rams totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Adam Goss made 21 saves for M1 Mercyhurst University on 26 shots. The Lakers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.