M3-Arkansas University of took the lead against M3-Northern Colorado in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

M3-Arkansas University of took over the lead for good with a goal by Forest Mudgett at 10:38 in the first period. M3-Arkansas University of had gained a power play chance when Brady Christiaens was whistled for cross checking. Marcel Toure provided the assist.

Kevin Scheer frustrated M3-Northern Colorado's offense all game, and stopped 26 shots en route to a shutout. Scheer certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.73 entering the contest.

M3-Arkansas University of's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Arkansas University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Arkansas University of stifled M3-Northern Colorado's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Arkansas University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Arkansas University of puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game. M3-Arkansas University of was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. M3-Arkansas University of allows 2.9 goals per game. M3-Arkansas University of put 27 shots on net during the contest, more than the 8.2 it averages per game.

M3-Arkansas University of also got a goal from James Haddock as well.

M3-Northern Colorado did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Northern Colorado averages 4.8 goals per game. M3-Northern Colorado could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Arkansas University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Owen Rauer rejected 25 shots on goal for M3-Northern Colorado.