The M1 Iowa State University Cyclones survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Central Oklahoma / University of Bronchos on the way to a 5-4 win.

M1 Iowa State University took a 4-2 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Central Oklahoma / University of storm back on a Michael Rivera goal 10:59 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Cyclones' penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to the Bronchos' power play unit. M1 Iowa State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Cyclones average 1.8 goal allowed per game. M1 Iowa State University put 45 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

The Cyclones were led by Preston Blanek, who racked up one goal and one assist. Blanek scored 19:46 into the third period to make the score 5-4 M1 Iowa State University. M1 Iowa State University also got points from Jake Uglem, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Iowa State University included Zack Johnson, Jake Bruhn, and Seth Serhienko, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Iowa State University received assists from Joey Deluca, Mike Dopko, Alex Grupe, Scott Antonsen, and Andrew Carlson, who contributed one each.

M1 Iowa State University was unable to stop M1 Central Oklahoma / University of from sending pucks towards the net, and the Bronchos eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

M1 Central Oklahoma / University of also got a goal from Brandon Formosa as well. More assists for M1 Central Oklahoma / University of came via Josh Wyatt, who had two and Tyler Minx and Gaven Hohl, who each chipped in one.

The Cyclones' Scott Ismond stopped 27 shots out of the 31 that he faced. M1 Iowa State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tory Caldwell rejected 40 shots on goal for M1 Central Oklahoma / University of. The Bronchos incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.