In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 California State Univ Fullerton escaped with a 4-3 victory over M2 San Jose State University.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Trevor Nielsen's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 California State Univ Fullerton was paced by Nielsen, who had one goal and one assist. Nielsen scored 15:20 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 California State Univ Fullerton. Brandon Booth picked up the assist.

The defensemen of M2 California State Univ Fullerton were also effective in M2 San Jose State University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M2 California State Univ Fullerton additionally got points from Booth, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 California State Univ Fullerton also had goals scored by Joel Levert and Mischa Chang, who each put in one. In addition, M2 California State Univ Fullerton received assists from Jake Yarter and Jesse Sczublewski, who contributed one each.

M2 San Jose State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 San Jose State University puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. M2 San Jose State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M2 San Jose State University was helped by Cody Murphy, who grabbed one goal. Murphy scored 9:39 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Others who scored for M2 San Jose State University included Spencer Archer and William Hoffmann, who scored one goal each.

M2 California State Univ Fullerton avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. M2 San Jose State University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.