Eli Berengut gave M2 California State Univ-Northridge a 4-3 (OT) victory over M2 California-San Diego Univ of when he scored 2:41 into the extra period.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge's penalty kill excelled, as M2 California State Univ-Northridge gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge was sparked by Berengut, who finished with one goal.

M2 California State Univ-Northridge was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game M2 California State Univ-Northridge had been spending in the box. M2 California State Univ-Northridge stifled M2 California-San Diego Univ of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 California State Univ-Northridge forced M2 California-San Diego Univ of goalie Ryan Jensen to work between the pipes, taking 62 shots.

Others who scored for M2 California State Univ-Northridge included Brian Carcerano, Evan Sharpshair, and Andrew Lagaly, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 California State Univ-Northridge received assists from John Blascoe, Branden Casillas, Cameron Rorick, Alex Reints, and Matthew Alesse, who each chipped in one.

M2 California-San Diego Univ of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 California State Univ-Northridge to score on any of its five power plays. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M2 California-San Diego Univ of was led by Patrick Salmas, who registered two goals. Salmas scored the first of his two goals at 5:15 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 California-San Diego Univ of. Salmas' next tally made the score 3-3 with 7:59 left in the third period. Aaron Green also scored for M2 California-San Diego Univ of.

Vincent Sepe rejected 21 shots on goal for M2 California State Univ-Northridge. Ryan Jensen made 58 saves for M2 California-San Diego Univ of on 62 shots. M2 California-San Diego Univ of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.