M2 Texas University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Texas State University held on for a 5-4 victory.

M2 Texas State University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Sean Wilson at 19:31 in the second period, and M2 Texas University of got as close as 4-3 when Scott Hill scored 8:31 into the third period.

Hayden Ray was all over the ice for M2 Texas State University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Ray scored the first of his two goals at 1:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Texas State University. Ehsan Arami provided the assist. Ray's next tally made the score 5-3 M2 Texas State University with 5:16 left in the third period. M2 Texas State University had gotten the advantage when M2 Texas University of's Hill was sent off for hooking. Myles Adair assisted on the tally.

M2 Texas State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The 40 shots that M2 Texas State University put on net surpassed M2 Texas State University's average of 16.2 shots per game this season.

M2 Texas State University also got points from Dominic Girard, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Texas State University were Nicholas Brett, who had one and Cameron Mixson, who had two.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, M2 Texas University of exceeded the 4.7 shots it averages per game this year. The defensemen of M2 Texas University of were also effective in M2 Texas State University's zone, and came away with two goals. M2 Texas University of found itself short handed often, totaling 46 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Others who scored for M2 Texas University of included Spencer Delman and Verneri Jaamuru, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Texas University of received assists from Michael Webb, who had two and John Cameron Booth, Ryan Gonzales, Brian Moreno, and Steven Saiki, who each chipped in one.

Brad Heflin rejected 24 shots on goal for M2 Texas State University. M2 Texas State University incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Texas University of's Colin Mcelwrath stopped 35 shots out of the 40 that he faced.