M2 California-Berkeley University came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M2 Southern California University, but did just enough to escape with an 8-7 victory.

M2 California-Berkeley University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 California-Berkeley University's Noah Mehr scored at 5:25 in the first period to put M2 California-Berkeley University up 3-0.

Theo Haboucha had one goal and three assists to lead M2 California-Berkeley University. Haboucha scored 11:34 into the second period to make the score 5-4 M2 California-Berkeley University. Jeff Leong provided the assist.

M2 California-Berkeley University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.8 shots per game it averages. M2 California-Berkeley University bested its season scoring average. M2 California-Berkeley University has scored at the pace of 3.4 goals per game during the current campaign. M2 California-Berkeley University's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to M2 Southern California University's power play unit.

M2 California-Berkeley University additionally got points from Nic Kawasaki, who also registered two goals and one assist, Bryce Morisako, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Trenten Fenster, who also registered one goal and two assists. Travis Sherman also scored for M2 California-Berkeley University. More assists for M2 California-Berkeley University came via John Fu, who had one.

M2 Southern California University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Southern California University averages 4.7 goals per game. With 37 shots on target during the contest, M2 Southern California University exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Southern California University was helped by Brian Weiniger, who finished with two goals and two assists. Weiniger scored the first of his two goals at 9:40 into the second period to make the score 4-4. Cory Newman picked up the assist. Weiniger's next tally made the score 6-5 M2 California-Berkeley University with 44 seconds left in the second period. M2 Southern California University also got points from Newman, who also grabbed two goals and two assists and David Begert, who also had two goals and one assist. M2 Southern California University also got a goal from Jack Huebner as well. In addition, M2 Southern California University received assists from Roberto Yslas, Anthony Tabanji, and Tyler Chrystal, who contributed one each.

Kyle McAllister recorded 30 saves for M2 California-Berkeley University. M2 California-Berkeley University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Southern California University's starting goalie, Harrison Xu, made 21 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Eric Chiccone, who stopped one shot. M2 Southern California University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.