The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over M1 Illinois State University.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's penalty kill excelled, as the Golden Buffaloes gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Colorado ^ University of was led by Trevor Landgraf, who racked up one goal. Landgraf scored on the power play 14:08 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of. The Golden Buffaloes earned a power play opportunity when Matt Marcin was put in the box for interference. Thomas Jarman picked up the assist.

M1 Colorado ^ University of stifled M1 Illinois State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. The Golden Buffaloes put 48 shots on net during the contest, more than the 15.3 they average per game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of additionally got points from Chris Burkemper, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Alex Temby also scored for M1 Colorado ^ University of. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Matt Anders, John Nitchen, Jake Bauer, and Matthew Hefter, who contributed one each.

M1 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M1 Illinois State University puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game. M1 Illinois State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 23 shots on goal during the game, better than the 19.5 shots per game it averages.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Matthew Kostopoulos, who scored the team's only goal. Kostopoulos scored 7:20 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Colorado ^ University of. Luke Morin assisted on the tally.

Colin Champine made 22 saves for M1 Colorado ^ University of on 23 shots. The Golden Buffaloes totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-6 on the power play. M1 Illinois State University's Marc Hayton stopped 44 shots out of the 48 that he faced. M1 Illinois State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.