M3-Colorado Mesa University tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M3-Air Force Academy United St would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

A goal by Luke Amato put M3-Air Force Academy United St up 5-2 in the third period, but M3-Colorado Mesa University pulled to within two on Josh Mathias's tally 18:59 into the third period.

M3-Air Force Academy United St's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Air Force Academy United St gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Air Force Academy United St forced M3-Colorado Mesa University's goalies to work between the pipes, launching 37 shots and forcing 32 saves. Amanda Nold made 23 stops and Dakota Giles made nine. M3-Air Force Academy United St got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Air Force Academy United St was helped by AJ Beckwith, who grabbed one goal. Beckwith scored 4:19 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M3-Air Force Academy United St. Caleb Kiesow picked up the assist. M3-Air Force Academy United St additionally got points from Amato, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-Air Force Academy United St also had goals scored by Thomas Schroeder, TJ Boone, and Ryan Delahunt, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Air Force Academy United St came via Jack Corriere, who had one and Sam Sholi, who had two.

M3-Colorado Mesa University forced M3-Air Force Academy United St goalie Ian Taylor to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. The defensemen of M3-Colorado Mesa University were also effective in M3-Air Force Academy United St's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was helped by Marcus Eliasson, who registered one goal. Eliasson scored 1:54 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Air Force Academy United St. Robert Juterbock provided the assist. Antonio Falcon also scored for M3-Colorado Mesa University. In addition, M3-Colorado Mesa University received assists from Christopher Buck, who had two and Chase Engdahl, Craig Boldt, and Nicholas Moore, who each chipped in one.

Taylor recorded 33 saves for M3-Air Force Academy United St. M3-Air Force Academy United St incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M3-Colorado Mesa University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.