Chandler Yoder gave the M1 Colorado State University Rams the lead in the first period, and M1 Illinois State University was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

Yoder provided M1 Colorado State University with the game-winning tally when he scored 12:03 into the first period. Cameron Rivard picked up the assist.

M1 Illinois State University was stymied by the Rams' netminder Dax Deadrick, who stopped 29 shots during the victory. Deadrick managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.02 prior to the game.

M1 Colorado State University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

The Rams put 43 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.0 they average per game.

M1 Colorado State University was helped by Zach Lish, who registered one goal. Lish scored 16:02 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Colorado State University. Dawson Pascale assisted on the tally. M1 Colorado State University also got points from Austin Ansay, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Connor Tamai, who had one.

M1 Illinois State University stifled the Rams' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Illinois State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M1 Illinois State University puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game. By firing 30 shots on goal, M1 Illinois State University exceeded the 20.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Clint Zumer, who scored the team's only goal. Zumer scored on the power play 3:44 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Colorado State University. M1 Illinois State University had gotten the advantage when M1 Colorado State University's Daniel Matrosic was sent off for roughing. Dj Mussey picked up the assist.

The Rams registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Joey Garapolo made 40 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 43 shots. M1 Illinois State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.