Rivera was the catalyst for the Buffalo State offense in a 3-0-0 week, recording 11 points on four goals and three assists. The sophomore forward scored a goal and an assist in a 6-0 win over Hilbert on Tuesday. He followed that performance up by netting a pair of goals and adding an assist in a 5-0 win on Friday at the Fredonia Classic, then scoring a goal and an assist on Saturday against Houghton to help Buffalo State claim the title. For his efforts, Rivera was selected to the All-Tournament Team.