M2 Loyola Marymount University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 San Diego State University held on for a 6-5 victory.

A goal by Anthony Mata put M2 San Diego State University up 6-4 in the third period, but M2 Loyola Marymount University pulled to within one on Kyle Martins's tally 16:15 into the third period.

Mata had two goals to lead M2 San Diego State University to victory.

M2 San Diego State University forced M2 Loyola Marymount University goalie Jake Blazier to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. M2 San Diego State University's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. M2 San Diego State University averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. M2 San Diego State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M2 San Diego State University also had goals scored by Joshua Nobida, who had two and Patrick Miller and Hayden Bolls, who each put in one. More assists for M2 San Diego State University came via Christian Gerrits, Cody Nieuwenhuis, and Alec Snow, who each chipped in two.

M2 Loyola Marymount University's offense rang up 35 shots on M2 San Diego State University's net.

M2 Loyola Marymount University additionally got points from Trevor Tracy, who also racked up two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Loyola Marymount University also got a goal from Evan Ng as well. In addition, M2 Loyola Marymount University received assists from Trey Thalmann, James Andrews, John Lovelace, Christopher Brownell, and Gage Jorgensen, who contributed one each.

Connor Obrien made 30 saves for M2 San Diego State University on 35 shots. M2 San Diego State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Blazier rejected 31 shots on goal for M2 Loyola Marymount University. M2 Loyola Marymount University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.