Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M2 California-Los Angeles Univ defeated M2 Southern California University in a shootout 3-2 (2-0 SO).

M2 California-Los Angeles Univ saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. M2 California-Los Angeles Univ made the score 2-0 on a power play goal by Peter Katz at 6:13 in the second period. M2 Southern California University evened things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Travis Schwartz at 12:18 in the third period.

Katz had two goals to lead M2 California-Los Angeles Univ to victory.

M2 California-Los Angeles Univ's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Southern California University power plays. M2 California-Los Angeles Univ kept M2 Southern California University's goalie busy throughout the game, and jeremy blaustein made 28 saves on 31 shots.

More assists for M2 California-Los Angeles Univ came via Katzaroff, who had one and Christian Tabone, who had two.

M2 Southern California University forced M2 California-Los Angeles Univ goalie Gabe Elvin to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

M2 Southern California University was helped by David Begert, who tallied one goal. Begert scored 3:56 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M2 California-Los Angeles Univ. In addition, M2 Southern California University received assists from Connor Rimell and Anthony Tabanji, who each chipped in one.

Elvin recorded 34 saves for M2 California-Los Angeles Univ. M2 California-Los Angeles Univ incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Southern California University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.