The M1 Iowa State University Cyclones had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over the M1 Colorado State University Rams.

Antti Helanto was all over the ice for M1 Iowa State University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Helanto scored 2:34 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M1 Iowa State University. Jp Kascsak assisted on the tally.

The Cyclones stifled M1 Colorado State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M1 Iowa State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 39 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages.

M1 Iowa State University also got points from Matthew Szpak, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Nate Percy, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Iowa State University also had goals scored by Zack Johnson and Alex Stephens, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Cory Sellers, Scott Antonsen, and Alec Wilhelmi, who each chipped in one.

The Rams kept the Cyclones' goalie busy throughout the game, and Matt Cooper made 37 saves on 39 shots.

M1 Colorado State University was helped by Todd Sowell, who registered one goal. Sowell scored 18:53 into the first period to make the score 3-2 M1 Iowa State University. William Neff picked up the assist. M1 Colorado State University also got a goal from Zac Novack as well.

M1 Iowa State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Alex Steidler made 34 saves for the Rams on 39 shots. M1 Colorado State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.