M2 Long Beach State University relied on the scoring touch of Austin Stanovich, who netted two goals, to beat University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 5-2.

Stanovich scored at 3:53 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Long Beach State University and again while 7:04 into the third to make the score 3-2 M2 Long Beach State University.

M2 Long Beach State University's offense rang up 35 shots on University of Nevada, Las Vegas' net. M2 Long Beach State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Long Beach State University additionally got points from Ian Hoang, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M2 Long Beach State University also had goals scored by Adam Johnson and Ryan Todd, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Long Beach State University received assists from Garrick Langer, Kris Rogers, Daniel Horowitz, Blake Sundy, and Scheyden Herold, who contributed one each.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas kept M2 Long Beach State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Corey Jones made 29 saves on 31 shots. University of Nevada, Las Vegas was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on nine chances. The defensemen of University of Nevada, Las Vegas were also effective in M2 Long Beach State University's zone, and came away with two goals.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas was led by Trevor Ruiz, who tallied two goals. Ruiz scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 2:06 into the first period to make the score 1-0 University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University of Nevada, Las Vegas earned a power play opportunity when Johnson was put in the box for interference. Ruiz's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 22 seconds left in the second period. University of Nevada, Las Vegas had gotten the advantage when M2 Long Beach State University's Jordan Tyler was sent off for charging. Tyler Wilson assisted on the tally.

M2 Long Beach State University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Terry Martin made 30 saves for University of Nevada, Las Vegas on 34 shots. University of Nevada, Las Vegas incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.