In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Boise State University escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 San Jose State University.

M2 Boise State University gained the winning advantage on a goal by JT Smith 17:49 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

M2 Boise State University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

M2 Boise State University was led by Smith, who grabbed one goal and one assist.

M2 Boise State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Boise State University averages 6.7 goals per game.

M2 Boise State University also got points from Brandon Kathan, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 Boise State University also got a goal from Matt Sanford as well. More assists for M2 Boise State University came via Justin Videen, who had one and Jared Hergesheimer, who had two.

M2 San Jose State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 San Jose State University puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. With 31 shots on target during the contest, M2 San Jose State University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 San Jose State University was helped by Luke Schneider, who registered one goal. Schneider scored on the power play 14:51 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 San Jose State University. A tripping penalty on Sanford had put M2 San Jose State University on the power play. Nicholas Matejovsky provided the assist. Brant Haddon also scored for M2 San Jose State University. In addition, M2 San Jose State University received assists from Cody Murphy, who had one.

M2 Boise State University's Josh Benton stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. M2 Boise State University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Mario Retana made 27 saves for M2 San Jose State University on 30 shots. M2 San Jose State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.