M2 California State Univ-Northridge, which led by four goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M2 San Diego State University and clinched a 4-3 victory.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 California State Univ-Northridge's Branden Casillas scored at 16:09 in the first period to put M2 California State Univ-Northridge up 4-0.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge was helped by Jacob Steinfeld, who registered one goal. Steinfeld scored 3:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 California State Univ-Northridge. Michael Zachary assisted on the tally. M2 California State Univ-Northridge additionally got points from Eli Berengut, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Max Mondrus also scored for M2 California State Univ-Northridge. In addition, M2 California State Univ-Northridge received assists from Alex Reints and Brian Wright, who each chipped in one and Brian Carcerano and Evan Sharpshair, who contributed two each.

M2 San Diego State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 San Diego State University puts an average of 6.6 pucks into the net per game. M2 San Diego State University forced M2 California State Univ-Northridge goalie Brandon Kalvoda to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

M2 San Diego State University was helped by Vincent Dimaggio, who grabbed one goal. Dimaggio scored on the power play 7:10 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 California State Univ-Northridge. M2 San Diego State University had taken the advantage when M2 California State Univ-Northridge's Carcerano got sent off for charging. Cody Nieuwenhuis picked up the assist. Others who scored for M2 San Diego State University included Travis Sevilla and Aaron Mayer, who each put in one. More assists for M2 San Diego State University came via Joshua Nobida and Branden Vara, who each chipped in one.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge's Kalvoda stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M2 California State Univ-Northridge incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Austin Hathcoat made 21 saves for M2 San Diego State University on 25 shots. M2 San Diego State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.