Colorado State had a chance to tie, down 12-11, with the ball and 20 seconds left in the game, but after a timeout managed only a weak shot easily saved by Cal goalie Rob Warner, who converted it to a quick Cal goal with 3 seconds left in the game, as State desperately tried to get the ball back.
The game statistics reflected the evenly matched teams. Shots on goal, ground balls, and face-offs were practically even, and both goalies, Warner for Cal, (20 saves) and Vanvelkinburgh for CSU (17 saves) had outstanding games. J. Principi had 3 goals for Cal, and Brian Linehan had 3 goals for CSU. Mike Napolilli had 2 goals and 3 assists for CSU. Matt Hammond and Kevin Moon each had 2 goals and an assist for Cal.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| CSU | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| CAL | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 |