In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Montana Tech University of M escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Utah State University.

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

Ostertag had a great game for M2 Montana Tech University of M, netting two goals.

M2 Montana Tech University of M pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 42 penalty minutes.

M2 Montana Tech University of M put 25 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.9 it averages per game.

M2 Montana Tech University of M also got a goal from Sam Mitchell as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Montana Tech University of M were Daniel MORRIS, Conrad Smith, Edward Schmalz, and Blaine Bokenfohr, who contributed one each.

M2 Utah State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes. The 46 shots that M2 Utah State University put on net surpassed M2 Utah State University's average of 0.6 shots per game this season.

M2 Utah State University was helped by Ian Beckstrom, who grabbed one goal. Beckstrom scored 10:10 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Chris Videto provided the assist. Cooper Limb also scored for M2 Utah State University. In addition, M2 Utah State University received assists from Gary Higgs and Rylee Orr, who each chipped in one.

M2 Montana Tech University of M's James Adamo stopped 44 shots out of the 46 that he faced. M2 Montana Tech University of M registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For M2 Montana Tech University of M, Brendan Mccalpin and Tyler Cole were ejected from the contest. Keegan Mchenry rejected 22 shots on goal for M2 Utah State University. M2 Utah State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.