M2 Long Beach State University climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat M3-Northern Arizona University, 6-5.

M2 Long Beach State University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. M2 Long Beach State University took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Ian Hoang at 55 seconds in the first period. M2 Long Beach State University found itself down 5-3 after M3-Northern Arizona University's Steven Taylor put the puck home on the power play at 18:01 in the second period. After tying things up at 5-5 on a power play goal by Kris Rogers at 11:53 in the third, M2 Long Beach State University got the game-winner from Oliver Dam at 13:27 in the third period.

M3-Northern Arizona University was unable to stop M2 Long Beach State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Long Beach State University eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. M2 Long Beach State University's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in four goals to M3-Northern Arizona University's power play unit.

M2 Long Beach State University also got points from Hoang, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Tanner Bleyle, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Adam Johnson, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Long Beach State University also got a goal from Daniel Horowitz as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Long Beach State University were Adam Stanovich, who had one, Taylor Abramson, who had two, and Ryan Todd, who had three.

M3-Northern Arizona University's offense rang up 33 shots on M2 Long Beach State University's net. M3-Northern Arizona University found itself short handed often, totaling 22 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

M3-Northern Arizona University was led by Aj Wright, who tallied two goals and one assist. Wright scored the first of his two goals at 6:03 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Kyle Erwin picked up the assist. Wright's next tally made the score 2-1 M3-Northern Arizona University with 16:20 left in the second period. M3-Northern Arizona University had taken the advantage when M2 Long Beach State University's Hoang got sent off for checking from behind. Kyle Mair assisted on the tally. M3-Northern Arizona University additionally got points from Mair, who also had one goal and one assist. Zackaree Lopez also scored for M3-Northern Arizona University. In addition, M3-Northern Arizona University received assists from Kristian Fontaine, who had two and Trey Gonzalez and Anthony Caruso, who each chipped in one.

Corey Jones rejected 28 shots on goal for M2 Long Beach State University. M2 Long Beach State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Anthony Caruso made 37 saves for M3-Northern Arizona University on 43 shots.