Chris Nicolai finished with two points to lead Billings to a 5-2 victory over Louisiana.

Billings put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Louisiana to score on any of its three power plays. Billings kept Louisiana's goalie busy throughout the game, and Sean Angle made 40 saves on 45 shots. Billings surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Billings averages 2.0 goals per game.

Billings additionally got points from Tristan Henrichs, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Billings included Roy Aharonovich, Connor Melton, and Dillon Steh, who scored one goal each. In addition, Billings received assists from Kenneth Miller, Jacob Yoho, Keith Gustin, Connor Dahl, and Cameron Birklid, who contributed one each.

Louisiana did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 12 saves.

Louisiana was helped by Davis VanGemerden, who registered one goal. VanGemerden scored 1:13 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Louisiana. Jacob Istre picked up the assist. Louisiana also got a goal from Ian Hale as well. Other players who recorded assists for Louisiana were Jeremy Brown and Eric Eaton, who each chipped in one.

Billings' Brandon Brown stopped 12 shots out of the 14 that he faced. Billings incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Louisiana incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.