Matt Anders netted a hat trick to lead the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes over the M1 Colorado State University Rams, 8-2.

Anders got on the scoresheet 26 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 8:12 into the first and at 11:05 into the first.

M1 Colorado ^ University of stifled M1 Colorado State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Golden Buffaloes outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, M1 Colorado ^ University of averages 3.8 goals per contest. By firing 37 shots on goal, the Golden Buffaloes exceeded the 14.6 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Colorado ^ University of also got points from Jake Bauer, who also finished with two goals and one assist and Thomas Jarman, who also tallied one goal and two assists. M1 Colorado ^ University of also had goals scored by Luke Carter and Christopher Doyle, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Colorado ^ University of received assists from Chris Burkemper, who had four and George Gruber Vii, Richard Wigton, Matthew Hefter, and Devon Pilkington, who each chipped in one.

The Rams put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.1 they average per game. M1 Colorado State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Rams were led by Nicholas ODonnell, who grabbed one goal. ODonnell scored 12:37 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Colorado ^ University of. William Neff picked up the assist. Others who scored for M1 Colorado State University included Daniel Matrosic and Hunter Clark, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Colorado State University were Brien Caseria, who had one.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's Colin Champine stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. The Golden Buffaloes incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Colorado State University's starting goalie, Michael Porter, made 19 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Dax Deadrick, who stopped 10 shots. The Rams registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.