M2 Northern Colorado University of gutted out a close 4-2 win against M3-Colorado State University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Mitchell Bailey's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Bailey had two goals to lead M2 Northern Colorado University of to victory.

M2 Northern Colorado University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Colorado State University to score on any of its four power plays. M2 Northern Colorado University of's offense rang up 46 shots on M3-Colorado State University's net.

Others who scored for M2 Northern Colorado University of included Colin Chmelka and Michael Tabrum, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Northern Colorado University of came via Connor Hicks, who had two and Max Legere, Brad Pershing, and Cameron Taggart, who contributed one each.

M3-Colorado State University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and one major for 23 minutes in penalty time. M3-Colorado State University surpassed its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Colorado State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Colorado State University averages 5.3 goals per game. M2 Northern Colorado University of was unable to stop M3-Colorado State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Colorado State University eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

M3-Colorado State University was helped by Christopher Maceau, who registered one goal. Maceau scored 12:58 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Northern Colorado University of. Michael Kamnikar also scored for M3-Colorado State University. In addition, M3-Colorado State University received assists from Jake Christofferson, who had one.

Owen Rauer recorded 29 saves for M2 Northern Colorado University of. M2 Northern Colorado University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Nicholas Church made 42 saves for M3-Colorado State University on 46 shots.