Michael Leone gave M2 California-Berkeley University the lead in the first period, and M2 Washington University of was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 4-2.

Leone provided M2 California-Berkeley University with the game-winning tally when he scored 6:35 into the first period. Nic Kawasaki assisted on the tally.

M2 California-Berkeley University was led by Theo Haboucha, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Haboucha scored 10:32 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 California-Berkeley University. Kyle Kelly picked up the assist.

M2 California-Berkeley University forced M2 Washington University of goalie Jeffery Miles to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots.

M2 California-Berkeley University additionally got points from Leone, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Kelly, who also had one goal and one assist, and Bryce Morisako, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 California-Berkeley University were Steve Bagley, who had one.

M2 Washington University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 California-Berkeley University to score on any of its five power plays. M2 Washington University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Washington University of puts an average of 5.7 pucks into the net per game. M2 Washington University of kept M2 California-Berkeley University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kyle McAllister made 36 saves on 38 shots.

M2 Washington University of was helped by Tavin Jackson, who racked up one goal. Jackson scored on the power play 8:16 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 California-Berkeley University. M2 Washington University of had gotten the advantage when M2 California-Berkeley University's Alex Pelletier was sent off for interference. Alex Black assisted on the tally. Devin Garg also scored for M2 Washington University of. In addition, M2 Washington University of received assists from Troy Gasser, Graham Gustafson, and Lucas Semkiw, who each chipped in one.

M2 California-Berkeley University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Miles recorded 46 saves for M2 Washington University of. M2 Washington University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.