Behind a great game by Donald Danroth, who had two goals, the M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of Bronchos defeated the M1 Lindenwood University Lions, 5-2.

Danroth's tallies came on the power play at 13:32 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of and 1:39 into the second to make the score 4-1 M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of.

M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

The Bronchos put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Lindenwood University to score on any of its six power plays. With 22 shots on target during the contest, M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of additionally got points from Brandon Formosa, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of included Gaven Hohl and Rylan Duley, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of were Michael Rivera, Cyril Meyer, Andrei Novikov, and Chad Roorda, who each chipped in one.

The Lions' defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M1 Lindenwood University gives up 2.1 goals per game. The Lions' offense was clicking better than usual and put 40 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game they average.

M1 Lindenwood University was led by Christoffer Lowenhielm, who registered one goal. Lowenhielm scored 2:34 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Cade Owad picked up the assist. Lukas Daniels also scored for M1 Lindenwood University. More assists for M1 Lindenwood University came via Tobias Nasgarde, who had one.

Alex Henry made 38 saves for the Bronchos on 40 shots. M1 Central Oklahoma ^ University of registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Cody Karpinski rejected 17 shots on goal for the Lions. M1 Lindenwood University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.