In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-New Mexico University of escaped with a 5-3 victory over M2 Texas at El Paso University of.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Matthew Perry at 17:31 of the second period.

With three goals and one assist between them, Triton Nelson and Perry teamed up to power M3-New Mexico University of's offense. Nelson registered two goals and Perry also added one goal and one assist.

M3-New Mexico University of also got points from Perry, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Ryan DAnza, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-New Mexico University of also got a goal from Austin Short as well. In addition, M3-New Mexico University of received assists from Nathan Taglialegami, who had three and Bradley Harris, Allen Palmer, and Christopher Owens, who contributed one each.

M2 Texas at El Paso University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Texas at El Paso University of puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game. M2 Texas at El Paso University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M2 Texas at El Paso University of was helped by Jan Dam, who finished with two goals. Dam scored the first of his two goals at 37 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Texas at El Paso University of. Dam's next tally made the score 3-1 M2 Texas at El Paso University of with 12:38 left in the second period. M2 Texas at El Paso University of had gained a power play chance when Harris was whistled for interference. Joshua Baeza picked up the assist. M2 Texas at El Paso University of additionally got points from Jeramy Rezaeepour, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Texas at El Paso University of came via Anthony Regnier, who had one.

M3-New Mexico University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M2 Texas at El Paso University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.