M2 Southern California University beat M2 Washington State University, 6-4, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

M2 Southern California University took over the lead for good with a goal by David Begert at 18:58 in the first period. M2 Southern California University had taken the advantage when M2 Washington State University's Zach Sonnichsen got sent off for boarding. Preston Walker assisted on the tally.

Begert had four goals and one assist to lead M2 Southern California University.

M2 Southern California University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 19 penalty minutes.

M2 Southern California University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M2 Washington State University power plays. M2 Southern California University forced M2 Washington State University goalie Zach Stewart to work between the pipes, taking 52 shots.

M2 Southern California University also got points from Cory Newman, who also finished with one goal and three assists. M2 Southern California University also got a goal from Chad Derosier as well.

M2 Washington State University found itself short handed often, totaling 27 penalty minutes and allowing 12 power plays.

M2 Washington State University was helped by Ryan Maul, who registered one goal. Maul scored 5:13 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Southern California University. Sonnichsen provided the assist. M2 Washington State University additionally got points from Sonnichsen, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Nick Nowoj, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Daniel Sosa also scored for M2 Washington State University. In addition, M2 Washington State University received assists from Miller Jackson, Chris McCormick, and Christian Shank, who contributed one each.

Nathan Urquhart made 26 saves for M2 Southern California University on 30 shots. Stewart recorded 46 saves for M2 Washington State University.