M3-Michigan State University came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M3-Colorado State University, but did just enough to escape with 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.

Triston Eggenberger was all over the ice for M3-Michigan State University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Eggenberger scored 15 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Michigan State University. Will Badner picked up the assist.

M3-Colorado State University's Marcus Harbison could not handle what M3-Michigan State University threw at him, as M3-Michigan State University netted its goals off of five.

M3-Michigan State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-Colorado State University power plays.

M3-Michigan State University also got points from Zachary King, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Chris Coyne, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Connor Flynn also scored for M3-Michigan State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Michigan State University were Jack Iandoli, Michael Lipari, and Derek Compeau, who each chipped in one.

M3-Colorado State University did not challenge the opposing goaltender, ripping only seven shots on net to force four saves. Still, the total topped M3-Colorado State University's average of 1.0 per game this year. 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 tallied one goal. LaCombe scored 11:39 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-Michigan State University. Ryan Fretwell assisted on the tally. M3-Colorado State University additionally got points from Fretwell, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Colorado State University also got a goal from Joseph Power as well. More assists for M3-Colorado State University came via 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.