M3-Michigan State University, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M3-Colorado State University and clinched a 5-3 victory.

M3-Michigan State University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Michigan State University's Brendan Tracey scored at 2:00 in the third period to put M3-Michigan State University up 4-1.

M3-Michigan State University was efficient when it shot the puck, scoring its goals on only five shots.

M3-Michigan State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Colorado State University to score on any of its three power plays. M3-Michigan State University got most of its shots through Tracey, Chris Coyne and Triston Eggenberger, who totaled four pucks on net between them.

M3-Michigan State University additionally got points from Zachary King, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Eggenberger, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Michigan State University also got a goal from Connor Flynn as well. In addition, M3-Michigan State University received assists from Will Badner, who had two and Jack Iandoli, Michael Lipari, and Derek Compeau, who each chipped in one.

M3-Colorado State University allowed the opposing goaltender to relax, firing only seven shots on goal to force four saves. Team.mascot's final shot tally was well below the team's average of 14.0 pucks on net per game. M3-Colorado State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

M3-Colorado State University was helped by Emmett LaCombe, who racked up one goal. LaCombe scored 11:39 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-Michigan State University. Ryan Fretwell provided the assist. M3-Colorado State University also got points from Fretwell, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Joseph Power also scored for M3-Colorado State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Colorado State University were Ben Reaman, William Watson, and Tyler Rigg, who contributed one each.

M3-Michigan State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Colorado State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.