Sam Swardenski scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Colorado State University held off the challenges of Richard Stockton College in a tough 2-1 win.

A goal 15:22 into the the first period by Swardenski proved to be the game winner, and powered Colorado State University to the victory Andy Hoehler assisted on the tally.

Colorado State University was led by goalie Andrew Oxfeld, who finished with 40 saves while allowing one goal. Despite the solid performance, Oxfeld will actually see his goals against average rise, as it stood at 1.0 entering the contest.

Richard Stockton College's power play was ineffective against Colorado State University's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Richard Stockton College was unable to stop Colorado State University from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado State University eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Colorado State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Colorado State University finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Colorado State University was helped by Jake Purchase, who registered one goal. Purchase scored 2:58 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Colorado State University. Tom Malone picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado State University were Andrew Hasse, who had one.

Richard Stockton College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Colorado State University power plays. Richard Stockton College's offense rang up 41 shots on Colorado State University's net.

Richard Stockton College was led by Brandon James, who scored the team's only goal. James scored on the power play 16:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Colorado State University. A unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Ethan Jervik had put Richard Stockton College on the power play. Charlie Massey provided the assist.

Aaron Connell recorded 35 saves for Richard Stockton College. Richard Stockton College incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.