M3-Air Force Academy United St, which found itself down a man often, weathered M3-Colorado Mesa University's power play opportunities and emerged with a 3-1 victory.

M3-Air Force Academy United St was led by AJ Beckwith, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Beckwith scored 13:34 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M3-Air Force Academy United St. Alexander Reiland picked up the assist.

M3-Air Force Academy United St's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 45 minutes in penalty time. M3-Air Force Academy United St had been averaging 28.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Air Force Academy United St's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 12 M3-Colorado Mesa University power plays. M3-Colorado Mesa University was unable to stop M3-Air Force Academy United St from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Air Force Academy United St eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

M3-Air Force Academy United St also had goals scored by Thomas Schroeder and Luke Amato, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Air Force Academy United St came via Russell Ellis and Preston Peterson, who each chipped in one.

M3-Colorado Mesa University found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was led by Jaden Koos, who scored the team's only goal. Koos scored 17:24 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Air Force Academy United St. Ryan Johnson assisted on the tally.

Jeff Hart rejected 21 shots on goal for M3-Air Force Academy United St. For M3-Air Force Academy United St, Caleb Kiesow was ejected from the game. Amanda Nold recorded 33 saves for M3-Colorado Mesa University.