The game between M3-Colorado Mesa University and M3-Western State Colorado Univ. was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Colorado Mesa University emerged with a 3-2 win.

M3-Colorado Mesa University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Sean Mccarthy 15:07 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

M3-Colorado Mesa University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Colorado Mesa University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was led by Mccarthy, who racked up one goal.

M3-Colorado Mesa University was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. M3-Colorado Mesa University had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Colorado Mesa University forced M3-Western State Colorado Univ. goalie Montana Wiggins to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. M3-Colorado Mesa University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

M3-Colorado Mesa University also had goals scored by Christopher Buck and Marcus Eliasson, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Colorado Mesa University received assists from Antonio Falcon, Jason McGregor, and Patrick D amour, who each chipped in one.

M3-Western State Colorado Univ. stifled M3-Colorado Mesa University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Western State Colorado Univ. was held below its usual level of production. M3-Western State Colorado Univ. averages 4.1 goals per game.

M3-Western State Colorado Univ. was helped by Brayden Yatsu, who had one goal. Yatsu scored on the power play 7:13 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Western State Colorado Univ. A slashing penalty on D amour had put M3-Western State Colorado Univ. on the power play. Adam Avalos also scored for M3-Western State Colorado Univ.

Amanda Nold made 26 saves for M3-Colorado Mesa University on 28 shots. M3-Colorado Mesa University registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. M3-Colorado Mesa University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Nicholas Moore was ejected from the game. Wiggins rejected 37 shots on goal for M3-Western State Colorado Univ. M3-Western State Colorado Univ. incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.