M2 Denver University of tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M2 San Jose State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

M2 San Jose State University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Sam Shayesteh at 19:30 in the second period, and M2 Denver University of got as close as 4-3 when Samuel Yauch scored 11:53 into the third period.

M2 San Jose State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Denver University of to score on any of its four power plays. M2 San Jose State University found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 13 shots against M2 Denver University of's defense.

M2 San Jose State University was helped by John Germaine, who finished with one goal. Germaine scored 6:01 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 San Jose State University. Keanu Deguchi provided the assist. Others who scored for M2 San Jose State University included Spencer Archer and Schuyler Krawczuk, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 San Jose State University came via Alex Cacas and Luke Schneider, who each chipped in one.

M2 San Jose State University was unable to stop M2 Denver University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Denver University of eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

M2 Denver University of was helped by Christos Koukis, who grabbed one goal. Koukis scored 44 seconds into the third period to make the score 4-2 M2 San Jose State University. Tylar Novy picked up the assist. M2 Denver University of also got a goal from Taylor Jay as well. In addition, M2 Denver University of received assists from Tyler Smith, who had two and Brett Connaughton and Cole Simpson, who contributed one each.

Mario Retana rejected 45 shots on goal for M2 San Jose State University. M2 San Jose State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Geoffrey Dohrmann took the loss and made eight saves before being replaced by Beau Lewis who made one save. M2 Denver University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.