M3-California-Davis University of gutted out a close 5-3 win against M3-Santa Clara University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Kazunori Machida's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M3-California-Davis University of got the win on the strength of a great game by Machida, who had two goals and one assist. Machida scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 18:30 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-California-Davis University of. M3-California-Davis University of had gained a power play chance when Carl Graczyk was whistled for roughing. Gordon Dickson picked up the assist. Machida's next tally on the power play made the score 5-3 M3-California-Davis University of with 52 seconds left in the third period.

M3-California-Davis University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-California-Davis University of averages 7.5 goals per game. M3-California-Davis University of's offense rang up 32 shots on M3-Santa Clara University's net. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

M3-California-Davis University of also got points from Dickson, who also had one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Jake Nester, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-California-Davis University of also got a goal from Gunther Schuler as well. In addition, M3-California-Davis University of received assists from Niklas Braun, who had one.

M3-Santa Clara University forced M3-California-Davis University of goalie Braun to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. M3-Santa Clara University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Santa Clara University finished with 20 penalty minutes.

M3-Santa Clara University was helped by Dakota Binegar, who grabbed one goal. Binegar scored 44 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Santa Clara University. Kelly Mcgonigle assisted on the tally. M3-Santa Clara University also had goals scored by Akshay Agharkar and Kyle Perez, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Santa Clara University came via Tommy Tuohy, who had one.

Braun recorded 33 saves for M3-California-Davis University of. M3-California-Davis University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Francis Nix made 27 saves for M3-Santa Clara University on 31 shots. M3-Santa Clara University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.