M3-Northern Colorado survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-South Florida University of on the way to an 8-7 win.

M3-Northern Colorado made the score 6-0 on a goal by Cameron Taggart at 8:53 in the second period, and M3-South Florida University of got as close as 8-7 when Andrew Silvers scored 19:45 into the third period.

With 27 shots on target during the contest, M3-Northern Colorado exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Northern Colorado found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. M3-Northern Colorado averages 5.0 goals per game. The defensemen of M3-Northern Colorado were also effective in M3-South Florida University of's zone, and came away with three goals. M3-Northern Colorado could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Northern Colorado also got points from Mitchell Bailey, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M3-Northern Colorado included Garrett Trummer, who had two and Brandon Pougnet and Kenny Higdon, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Northern Colorado received assists from Mike Tabrum, who had three and Brennan Bohnsack, Marcus Martin-Wegryn, Colten Foster, and Brady Christiaens, who each chipped in one.

M3-South Florida University of's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-South Florida University of was led by Matthew Meyer, who finished with one goal and three assists. Meyer scored on the power play 7:06 into the third period to make the score 8-4 M3-Northern Colorado. M3-South Florida University of earned a power play opportunity when Bohnsack was put in the box for high sticking. Silvers provided the assist. M3-South Florida University of additionally got points from Aaron Humphrey, who also registered one goal and one assist, Silvers, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, and Michael Canacari, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-South Florida University of also had goals scored by Justin Quillen and Matt Francis, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-South Florida University of were Joseph Heckes and Michael Budd, who contributed one each.

M3-Northern Colorado took out Owen Rauer after he had made 15 saves and installed Alex Stock in goal, where he finished with five saves and the win. M3-Northern Colorado registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Alex Miller made 19 saves for M3-South Florida University of on 27 shots. M3-South Florida University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.