ASU will be making tournament appearances in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2009 and 2010 and only the third time in program history. They are 5-10-1 all-time in the tournament.

Santa Clara enters the tournament at 13-4-2 overall and they tied for second in the WCC with a 6-2 record. The Broncos are 8-1 at home. They score 2.00 goals per game with a 0.61 GAA. This will be their ninth consecutive appearance in the National Tournament and 33 in program history.