M2 Long Beach State University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 California State Univ-Northridge on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Oliver Dam put M2 Long Beach State University up 3-0 in the second period, but M2 California State Univ-Northridge pulled to within one on Eli Berengut's tally 9:35 into the third period.

M2 Long Beach State University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 35 penalty minutes.

M2 Long Beach State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 Long Beach State University's offense rang up 36 shots on M2 California State Univ-Northridge's net.

M2 Long Beach State University was led by Kris Rogers, who registered one goal and one assist. Rogers scored 12:25 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M2 Long Beach State University. Garrick Langer picked up the assist. M2 Long Beach State University also had goals scored by Tanner Bleyle and Adam Johnson, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Long Beach State University received assists from Taylor Abramson, who had one and Ian Hoang, who had two.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. M2 California State Univ-Northridge surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. 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 led by Branden Casillas, who racked up one goal and one assist. Casillas scored 12:51 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Long Beach State University. Levi Bolls provided the assist. M2 California State Univ-Northridge additionally got points from Bolls, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 California State Univ-Northridge were Brian Carcerano and Alex Reints, who each chipped in one.

Corey Jones made 26 saves for M2 Long Beach State University on 29 shots. M2 Long Beach State University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Brandon Kalvoda recorded 32 saves for M2 California State Univ-Northridge.