The M1 Colorado / University of Golden Buffaloes survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Elliott Polanchyck put M1 Colorado / University of up 4-0 in the third period, but M1 Buffalo / University at pulled to within one on Michael Schalberg's tally 16:40 into the third period.

The Golden Buffaloes put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.0 they average per game.

M1 Colorado / University of was helped by Erik Kardash, who registered one goal. Kardash scored 15:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado / University of. Kirk Van Arkel assisted on the tally. M1 Colorado / University of also had goals scored by David Coleman and Jake Bauer, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado / University of were George Gruber Vii, who had two and John Nitchen, Andrew Bradford, and RJ Salvato, who contributed one each.

The Bulls stifled the Golden Buffaloes' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M1 Buffalo / University at was helped by Willie Sanchez, who tallied one goal. Sanchez scored 14:53 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Colorado / University of. Bobby Piotrowicz picked up the assist. M1 Buffalo / University at also got a goal from Dimitrios Koutsomitis as well. More assists for M1 Buffalo / University at came via Sean Dungan, who had one and Chris Marsack, who had two.

M1 Colorado / University of's Alex Palumbo stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. The Golden Buffaloes incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Tyler Stark rejected 39 shots on goal for the Bulls. M1 Buffalo / University at incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.