The M1 Colorado State University Rams survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Missouri State University Ice Bears on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Zach Lish put M1 Colorado State University up 5-1 in the third period, but M1 Missouri State University pulled to within two on James Demarco's tally 18:18 into the third period.

Chandler Yoder was all over the ice for the Rams, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Yoder scored the first of his two goals at 19:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado State University. William Neff provided the assist. Yoder's next tally made the score 2-1 M1 Colorado State University with 4:48 left in the second period. M1 Colorado State University had taken the advantage when the Ice Bears' Alex Turin got sent off for tripping. Lish picked up the assist.

The Rams outdid their season average for goals scored. M1 Colorado State University has scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign. The Rams capitalized on M1 Missouri State University's penalties, netting three goals while skating with a man advantage. M1 Colorado State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Rams finished with 18 penalty minutes. By firing 41 shots on goal, M1 Colorado State University exceeded the 2.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Colorado State University additionally got points from Lish, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Colorado State University also had goals scored by Eric Killam and Dawson Pascale, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Dylan Hassell, Brien Caseria, and Austin Ansay, who contributed one each.

The Ice Bears' offense rang up 31 shots on the Rams' net. M1 Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M1 Missouri State University included Ricky Westcott and Andrew Kovacich, who each put in one.

Marcus Harbison made 28 saves for M1 Colorado State University on 31 shots. Mitch Fernsler recorded 36 saves for the Ice Bears. M1 Missouri State University registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.