The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes rallied from three goals down to secure a 4-3 win over the M1 Colorado State University Rams.

M1 Colorado ^ University of never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Golden Buffaloes trailed 3-0 after a power play goal by M1 Colorado State University's Cody von Rueden at 19:07 in the second period. M1 Colorado ^ University of knotted things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Jake Bauer at 8:02 in the third period. The Golden Buffaloes got the game winner at 19:59 in the third period on a goal by Bauer.

M1 Colorado ^ University of was paced by Mick Bruce, who registered one goal.

The Golden Buffaloes took advantage of the Rams' penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities. By firing 43 shots on goal, M1 Colorado ^ University of exceeded the 14.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also got points from Bauer, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Colorado ^ University of included Andrew Bradford and Matt Anders, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Chris Burkemper and Devon Pilkington, who each chipped in three.

With 26 shots on target during the contest, M1 Colorado State University exceeded the 1.1 shot it averages per game this year.

The Rams were helped by Alexander Neitenbach, who racked up one goal. Neitenbach scored 14:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado State University. Chris Guidotti assisted on the tally. M1 Colorado State University additionally got points from William Neff, who also had one goal and one assist and von Rueden, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M1 Colorado State University received assists from Nicholas ODonnell and Daniel Matrosic, who contributed one each.

Colin Champine recorded 23 saves for the Golden Buffaloes. M1 Colorado ^ University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Colorado State University's Dax Deadrick stopped 39 shots out of the 43 that he faced. The Rams incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.