In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats escaped with a 4-3 victory over M2 Northern Arizona University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Kyle Griffin's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

John Hogan was all over the ice for M1 Arizona ^ University of, as he racked up two goals in the win. Hogan scored at 2:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Arizona ^ University of and again while 12:52 into the second to make the score 3-2 M1 Arizona ^ University of.

M2 Northern Arizona University's power play was ineffective against the Wildcats' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M1 Arizona ^ University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M2 Northern Arizona University power plays. The Wildcats forced M2 Northern Arizona University goalie Jaxson Gosnell to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

M1 Arizona ^ University of also got a goal from Bryan Drazner as well. In addition, M1 Arizona ^ University of received assists from Brian Hogan, Dylan Carter, and Nick Zellmer, who contributed one each and Orion Olsen and Sean Ozment, who each chipped in two.

M2 Northern Arizona University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Northern Arizona University was led by Kirby Carlson, who tallied three goals. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Northern Arizona University were Jack Manning, who had one.

M1 Arizona ^ University of's Garrett Patrick stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. The Wildcats incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors. Jaxson Gosnell made 38 saves for M2 Northern Arizona University on 42 shots.