The M1 Arizona ^ University of Wildcats beat the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

M1 Colorado State University was stymied by the Wildcats' netminder Austin Wilson, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. Wilson certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.48 entering the contest.

M1 Arizona ^ University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 30 penalty minutes.

Team could not crack the Rams' penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having 10 opportunities to play with the man advantage.

The Wildcats were helped by Matthew Armenti, who finished with one goal. Armenti scored on the power play 11:52 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Arizona ^ University of. M1 Arizona ^ University of had taken the advantage when M1 Colorado State University's Luke Fiegl got sent off for interference. Anthony Rosetta provided the assist. M1 Arizona ^ University of also got a goal from Robbie Wilkinson as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Arizona ^ University of were Kyle Griffin, who had one and Roy Grandov, who had two.

The Rams forced the Wildcats goalie Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. M1 Colorado State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Rams finished with 26 penalty minutes.

M1 Colorado State University was led by Dawson Pascale, who scored the team's only goal. Pascale scored on the power play 2:15 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Arizona ^ University of. Cody von Rueden picked up the assist.

Dax Deadrick made 25 saves for the Rams on 28 shots. M1 Colorado State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.