Jessica Nkhata lifted the Minnesota University of Golden Gophers to a 12-1 victory with a hat trick against Colorado University of.

Nkhata's first goal came 17:54 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:43 into the second and at 18:17 into the third.

The game was close after the first frame, but Minnesota University of banged in three goals during the second period to put the victory out of reach for Colorado University of.

Colorado University of's power play was ineffective against the Golden Gophers' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Minnesota University of forced Colorado University of's goalies to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots and forcing 30 saves. Sarah Mullen made 25 stops and Bridget Murphy made five. The Golden Gophers' goal total was higher than their season average. Minnesota University of has scored at the pace of 5.3 goals per game during the current campaign.

Minnesota University of additionally got points from Shelby Parisian, who also had one goal and one assist, Laura Gengler, who also grabbed two goals and two assists, Rachel Dilley, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Madison Ellis, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Molly Sparks, who also had one goal and three assists. Minnesota University of also got a goal from Kristina Anderson as well. More assists for Minnesota University of came via Kelli Burstein, Cecilia Hardacker, and Jordyn Haupert, who contributed two each.

Colorado University of was led by Meghan Lukens, who scored the team's only goal. Lukens scored on the power play 19:08 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota University of. Colorado University of had gained a power play chance when Anderson was whistled for elbowing. Alexandra Mohr provided the assist.

Lydia Norwig rejected 19 shots on goal for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Colorado University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.