Triton Nelson scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and M3-New Mexico University of held off the challenges of M3-Colorado School of Mines in a tough 3-1 win.

A goal 1:44 into the first period by Nelson proved to be the game winner, and powered M3-New Mexico University of to the victory. Matthew Perry picked up the assist.

M3-New Mexico University of was led by Nikolas Meneakis, who racked up one goal. Meneakis scored 8:45 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-New Mexico University of. Samuel Klump provided the assist.

M3-New Mexico University of's offense operated below its season average. M3-New Mexico University of averages 6.7 goals per game. By firing 51 shots on goal, M3-New Mexico University of exceeded the 0.6 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-New Mexico University of also got a goal from Allen Palmer as well. More assists for M3-New Mexico University of came via Nathan Taglialegami, Austin Short, and Christopher Owens, who contributed one each.

M3-Colorado School of Mines could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Colorado School of Mines puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game.

M3-Colorado School of Mines was led by Mathieu Gauthier Cote, who scored the team's only goal. Gauthier Cote scored on the power play 16:17 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-New Mexico University of. Kevin Mulcare assisted on the tally.

Andrew Zampini rejected 24 shots on goal for M3-New Mexico University of. M3-New Mexico University of ended with no penalties and went 1-for-0 on the power play. Mitchell Hinds recorded 48 saves for M3-Colorado School of Mines. M3-Colorado School of Mines avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored one goal off of zero power plays.