M3-Fort Lewis College and M3-Western State Colorado Univ. were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-Fort Lewis College made the most of its opportunities and won, 7-5.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Karl Norris at 14:32 of the third period.

Blake Saylor was all over the ice for M3-Fort Lewis College, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Saylor scored the first of his two goals at 13:48 into the third period to make the score 5-5. Saylor's next tally made the score 7-5 M3-Fort Lewis College with 2:05 left in the third period.

M3-Fort Lewis College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Fort Lewis College kept M3-Western State Colorado Univ.'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Jake Griego made 25 saves on 32 shots.

M3-Fort Lewis College also got points from Tyler Scott, who also registered two goals and one assist. M3-Fort Lewis College also got a goal from Trevor Leahy as well. In addition, M3-Fort Lewis College received assists from Anthony Martin, who had one and Chase Dunning, who had two.

M3-Western State Colorado Univ. put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Fort Lewis College to score on any of its nine power plays. M3-Western State Colorado Univ. forced M3-Fort Lewis College goalie Ryan Dittmar to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. M3-Western State Colorado Univ. could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Western State Colorado Univ. was led by chris eye, who finished with four goals. Shannon Leonard also scored for M3-Western State Colorado Univ. More assists for M3-Western State Colorado Univ. came via Jett Jacoby, who had one.

Ryan Dittmar made 37 saves for M3-Fort Lewis College on 42 shots. M3-Fort Lewis College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.