The M1 Arizona / University of Wildcats relied on the scoring touch of Alex Nespor, who netted five goals, to beat M2 Northern Arizona University, 8-2.

Nespor's first goal came 3:26 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:44 into the first, at 5:15 into the second, at 18:43 into the second, and at 12:24 into the third.

M1 Arizona / University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Northern Arizona University to score on any of its five power plays. The Wildcats surpassed their usual scoring output this season. M1 Arizona / University of averages 2.8 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The 35 shots that the Wildcats put on net surpassed M1 Arizona / University of's average of 2.5 shots per game this season.

M1 Arizona / University of also had goals scored by Shane Gleason, Jason Effertz, and Alexander Vazquez, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Arizona / University of received assists from Anthony Rosetta, who had three, Alex ODea, William Pointon, and Matthew Nowicki, who each chipped in one, and Nick Hinsberg, Dylan Carter, Kyle Griffin, and Jake Campbell, who contributed two each.

M2 Northern Arizona University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Northern Arizona University puts an average of 5.2 pucks into the net per game. M2 Northern Arizona University put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.6 it averages per game. M2 Northern Arizona University struggled on the penalty kill, allowing the Wildcats to score two power play goals on three chances.

M1 Arizona / University of's Garrett Patrick stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. The Wildcats incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Seth Kollman made 27 saves for M2 Northern Arizona University on 35 shots. M2 Northern Arizona University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.