M3-Santa Rosa Junior College had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over M2 Boise State University.

M3-Santa Rosa Junior College got the win with help from a great game by Josiah Nikkel, who had two goals and one assist. Nikkel scored the first of his two goals at 9:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Santa Rosa Junior College. Nikkel's next tally made the score 2-0 M3-Santa Rosa Junior College with 18:59 left in the second period.

M3-Santa Rosa Junior College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M3-Santa Rosa Junior College put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game.

Others who scored for M3-Santa Rosa Junior College included Stephen Wolmarans, Nicholas Harris, and Josh Greenwell, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Santa Rosa Junior College received assists from Eric Zagacki and Matt Katicich, who contributed one each.

M2 Boise State University stifled M3-Santa Rosa Junior College's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Boise State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Boise State University averages 6.9 goals per game. M2 Boise State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Boise State University was helped by JT Smith, who had one goal and one assist. Smith scored 16:29 into the third period to make the score 5-1 M3-Santa Rosa Junior College. Josh Kincaid provided the assist. M2 Boise State University also got a goal from Brandon Kathan as well. More assists for M2 Boise State University came via Jared Hergesheimer, who had two.

M3-Santa Rosa Junior College's Dominic Jones stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. M3-Santa Rosa Junior College incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Josh Benton made 36 saves for M2 Boise State University on 41 shots. For M2 Boise State University, Drew Punnett was ejected from the game.