Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of Bronchos defeated the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Bronchos fell behind 2-1 after a goal by M1 Colorado ^ University of's Matt Anders at 15:14 in the third period. M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Josh Wyatt at 18:43 in the third period.

The Bronchos stifled the Golden Buffaloes' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.2 it averages per game.

The Bronchos were helped by Ethan Rusnack, who registered one goal. Rusnack scored 2:51 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Gaven Hohl picked up the assist. More assists for M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of came via Michael Rivera and Rylan Duley, who contributed one each.

M1 Colorado ^ University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of to score on any of its four power plays. The Golden Buffaloes' defensemen bolstered M1 Colorado ^ University of's offensive attack, as they bombarded Alex Henry with 19 shots. The Golden Buffaloes' offense was clicking better than usual and put 43 shots on goal during the game, better than the 12.8 shots per game they average.

Andrew Bradford also scored for M1 Colorado ^ University of. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of were Matt Adams, Joseph Marchese, Richard Wigton, and Christopher Doyle, who each chipped in one.

The Bronchos' Henry stopped 41 shots out of the 43 that he faced. M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Colin Champine rejected 32 shots on goal for M1 Colorado ^ University of. The Golden Buffaloes totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play.