M2 Loyola Marymount University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 California State Univ-Northridge held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Eli Berengut put M2 California State Univ-Northridge up 4-2 in the third period, but M2 Loyola Marymount University pulled to within one on James Andrews's tally 19:32 into the third period.

Berengut had two goals to lead M2 California State Univ-Northridge to victory.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Loyola Marymount University to score on any of its four power plays. M2 Loyola Marymount University was unable to stop M2 California State Univ-Northridge from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 California State Univ-Northridge eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Matthew Alesse also scored for M2 California State Univ-Northridge. Other players who recorded assists for M2 California State Univ-Northridge were Levi Bolls and Alex Reints, who contributed one each and Brian Carcerano, Ellis Bourgoujian, and Maxwell Goen, who each chipped in two.

M2 Loyola Marymount University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M2 California State Univ-Northridge power plays. M2 Loyola Marymount University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Loyola Marymount University was helped by Gage Jorgensen, who registered one goal. Jorgensen scored 3:32 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Trevor Tracy picked up the assist. M2 Loyola Marymount University also got a goal from Kyle Martins as well. In addition, M2 Loyola Marymount University received assists from Parker Costin, who had one.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge's Brandon Kalvoda stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M2 California State Univ-Northridge incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jake Blazier rejected 35 shots on goal for M2 Loyola Marymount University.