Colorado University of tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Colorado State University Rams would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Molly Oneil put Colorado State University up 4-2 in the third period, but Colorado University of pulled to within one on Kathleen Ash's tally 18:51 into the third period.

The Rams could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Sarah Peterson also scored for Colorado State University. More assists for Colorado State University came via Michelle Harcrow, who had one and Alicia Ziff, who had two.

Colorado University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Colorado State University to score on any of its three power plays. Colorado University of kept the Rams' goalie busy throughout the game, and Meghan Nelson made 36 saves on 39 shots. Colorado University of's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Colorado University of is averaging 1.8 goal against for the season.

Colorado University of additionally got points from Kaye Sitterley, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Colorado University of also got a goal from Elle Dice as well. In addition, Colorado University of received assists from Marisa Danos, Leah MacArthur, and Monica Patten, who contributed one each.

Natalie Warnes made 20 saves for Colorado University of on 24 shots. Colorado University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.