The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes and the M1 Arkansas ^ University of Razorbacks played 60 tight minutes of hockey, but in the end it was M1 Colorado ^ University of that came away with a 1-0 victory.

The Golden Buffaloes were led by Jake Bauer, who racked up one goal. Bauer scored 12:14 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Bruce picked up the assist.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Arkansas ^ University of power plays. The Golden Buffaloes were held below their usual level of production. M1 Colorado ^ University of puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. The 45 shots that the Golden Buffaloes put on net surpassed M1 Colorado ^ University of's average of 15.9 shots per game this season.

More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Chris Burkemper, who had one.

M1 Arkansas ^ University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Razorbacks' offense operated below their season average. M1 Arkansas ^ University of averages 2.7 goals per game. The Razorbacks put 23 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.6 they average per game.

M1 Arkansas ^ University of was led by Ryan Machos, who took five shots.

Colin Champine made 23 saves for the Golden Buffaloes on 23 shots. M1 Colorado ^ University of ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Oliver Eklund rejected 44 shots on goal for the Razorbacks. M1 Arkansas ^ University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.