M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of took the lead against M2 San Jose State University in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 4-2 victory.

A goal 2:27 into the first period by Bryden Marsh proved to be the game winner, and powered M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of to the victory. M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of had gained a power play chance when Patrick Melville was whistled for hooking. Austin Shannon assisted on the tally.

M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of was paced by Shannon, who had one goal and one assist. Shannon scored 19:40 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of. Marsh provided the assist.

M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of stifled M2 San Jose State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of's offense rang up 37 shots on M2 San Jose State University's net. M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of also got points from Marsh, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Axle Anderton, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of also got a goal from Christopher Jones as well. More assists for M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of came via Tyler Wilson, Cody Williams, and Daniel Higdon, who contributed one each.

M2 San Jose State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 San Jose State University averages 4.7 goals per game. M2 San Jose State University kept M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kyle Sekerak made 31 saves on 33 shots. M2 San Jose State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

M2 San Jose State University was helped by Cody Murphy, who tallied one goal. Murphy scored 15:54 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of. Otis Whinery picked up the assist. Corey Semmelmayer also scored for M2 San Jose State University. In addition, M2 San Jose State University received assists from Zach McKeithan, who had one.

M2 Nevada-Las Vegas University of registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Mario Retana recorded 33 saves for M2 San Jose State University.