M3-New Mexico University of pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over M3-Northern Arizona University on a clutch goal by Nathan Taglialegami.

Taglialegami had two goals to lead M3-New Mexico University of to victory. Taglialegami found the back of the net 10:45 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-New Mexico University of and again while 1:59 into the fourth to make the score 5-4 M3-New Mexico University of.

M3-New Mexico University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-New Mexico University of averages 9.2 goals per game. M3-New Mexico University of kept M3-Northern Arizona University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Ian Thompson made 37 saves on 42 shots.

M3-New Mexico University of also got points from Mackenzie Smith, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-New Mexico University of also got a goal from Austin Short as well. More assists for M3-New Mexico University of came via Logan Colyer, Ryan DAnza, Triton Nelson, and Christopher Owens, who contributed one each.

M3-Northern Arizona University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M3-Northern Arizona University ended up below its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-New Mexico University of was unable to stop M3-Northern Arizona University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Northern Arizona University eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

M3-Northern Arizona University was helped by Steven Taylor, who had one goal. Taylor scored on the power play 18:07 into the second period to make the score 3-3. M3-Northern Arizona University had gained a power play chance when Dakota Orth was whistled for roughing. Andrew Steiner provided the assist. M3-Northern Arizona University additionally got points from Steiner, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M3-Northern Arizona University included Alexander Stewart and Kyle Mair, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Northern Arizona University received assists from Chris Eades, Trent Boice, Tanner Marsden, Kyle Neith, and Zachary Artymonow, who each chipped in one.

M3-New Mexico University of's Orth stopped 27 shots out of the 31 that he faced. M3-New Mexico University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Northern Arizona University registered two goals on four power play opportunities.