The Colorado State University Rams almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but Colorado University of managed to pull out a 5-4 win in the end.

Colorado University of led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Colorado University of's Leah MacArthur scored at 17:46 in the third period to put Colorado University of up 6-3.

Kathleen Ash had four goals to lead Colorado University of to victory. Ash got on the scoresheet 2:23 into the first period. He then added goals at 9:13 into the second, at 15:40 into the second, and at 14:59 into the third.

Colorado University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Colorado University of's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Colorado University of gives up 1.9 goal per game. Colorado University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Alyssa Wada also scored for Colorado University of. In addition, Colorado University of received assists from Kaye Sitterley, who had one, Renee Dreher, who had two, and Alexandra Mohr, who had three.

Colorado State University forced Colorado University of goalie Natalie Warnes to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. The Rams' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Colorado State University averages 2.4 goals allowed per game.

The Rams were helped by Michelle Harcrow, who racked up two goals and one assist. Harcrow scored the first of his two goals at 16:10 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Colorado University of. Sarah Peterson picked up the assist. Harcrow's next tally made the score 6-4 Colorado University of with 37 seconds left in the third period. Colorado State University additionally got points from Peterson, who also had one goal and two assists. Colorado State University also got a goal from Molly Oneil as well.

Colorado University of's Warnes stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Colorado University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Meghan Nelson made 23 saves for Colorado State University on 28 shots. The Rams incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.