The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes were firing on all cylinders against the M1 Missouri State University Ice Bears, and when the final buzzer sounded Golden Buffaloes emerged with a 4-1 win.

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

M1 Colorado ^ University of was led by Chris Burkemper, who racked up one goal. Burkemper scored 6:21 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of. Matt Anders picked up the assist.

The Golden Buffaloes' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. M1 Colorado ^ University of surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. The Golden Buffaloes stifled M1 Missouri State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Colorado ^ University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 51 shots on goal during the game, better than the 14.0 shots per game it averages.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by Richard Wigton, Robert Salvato, and Erik Kardash, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via John Nitchen, Luke Carter, Matthew Hefter, David Coleman, and Trevor Landgraf, who contributed one each.

The Ice Bears' offense operated below their season average. M1 Missouri State University averages 4.2 goals per game. By firing 16 shots on goal, the Ice Bears exceeded the 0.8 shots they average per game this year.

Colin Champine made 15 saves for the Golden Buffaloes on 16 shots. M1 Colorado ^ University of registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Justin Davis recorded 47 saves for M1 Missouri State University. The Ice Bears ended with 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.