M2 San Jose State University's penalty kill was superb, as M2 San Jose State University survived multiple penalties to beat M2 Long Beach State University, 5-2.

M2 San Jose State University was paced by John Germaine, who registered one goal. Germaine scored 12:25 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 San Jose State University. Michael Wilson picked up the assist.

M2 San Jose State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 San Jose State University kept M2 Long Beach State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Corey Jones made 29 saves on 34 shots. M2 San Jose State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 San Jose State University finished with 18 penalty minutes.

M2 San Jose State University additionally got points from Spencer Archer, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 San Jose State University included Corey Semmelmayer, Schuyler Krawczuk, and Zach McKeithan, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 San Jose State University came via Keanu Deguchi, who had one.

M2 Long Beach State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Long Beach State University puts an average of 4.9 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Long Beach State University was helped by Blake Rivera, who racked up one goal. Rivera scored 18:52 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Blake Sundy assisted on the tally. Tanner Bleyle also scored for M2 Long Beach State University. In addition, M2 Long Beach State University received assists from Ian Hoang, who had one.

Mario Retana recorded 28 saves for M2 San Jose State University. M2 San Jose State University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. M2 Long Beach State University ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. For M2 Long Beach State University, Sundy was ejected from the game.