The M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones on a clutch goal by Devon Pilkington.

M1 Colorado ^ University of nearly gave up a two-score lead. The Golden Buffaloes made the score 3-1 on a goal by Matt Anders at 11:43 in the second period. M1 Iowa State University got to within 3-2 on a goal by Aaron Azevedo at 5:03 in the third period.

M1 Colorado ^ University of got the win behind a great game by Anders, who had one goal and two assists.

The Golden Buffaloes put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 17.6 they average per game. M1 Colorado ^ University of capitalized on the Cyclones' penalties, netting three goals while skating with a man advantage. The Golden Buffaloes could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Colorado ^ University of additionally got points from Pilkington, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by John Nitchen and Andrew Bradford, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Colorado ^ University of received assists from Mick Bruce, who had one and Alex Temby, who had two.

M1 Iowa State University's offense operated below its season average. The Cyclones put an average of 5.4 pucks into the net per game. By firing 26 shots on goal, M1 Iowa State University exceeded the 1.5 shot it averages per game this year. The Cyclones' defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M1 Iowa State University averages 1.8 goal allowed per game.

The Cyclones were led by Colton Kramer, who tallied two goals and one assist. Kramer scored the first of his two goals at 9:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Iowa State University. Zack Johnson provided the assist. Kramer's next tally made the score 3-3 with 10:43 left in the third period. M1 Iowa State University had taken the advantage when M1 Colorado ^ University of's Bradford got sent off for high sticking. Michael Addison picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Iowa State University were Tony Uglem, who had one.

Colin Champine made 23 saves for the Golden Buffaloes on 26 shots. Matt Goedeke rejected 24 shots on goal for the Cyclones. M1 Iowa State University totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-7 on the power play.