The Peoria Rivermen and the Fayetteville FireAntz were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Peoria made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Adam Hartley's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

The Rivermen were led by Taylor Larsen, who had one goal. Larsen scored 9:27 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Peoria. Garrett Vermeersch assisted on the tally.

The 28 shots that Peoria put on net surpassed the Rivermen's average of 22.1 shots per game this season. Peoria bested its season scoring average. This season, the Rivermen average 2.7 goals per contest. Peoria could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Peoria additionally got points from Matt Viola, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Peoria included Parker Stanfield and Aaron McGill, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Cole Ruwe, Jarrett Rush, Kory Helowka, Dean Yakura, and Tyler Amburgey, who contributed one a piece.

With 29 shots on target during the contest, Fayetteville exceeded the 25.6 shots it averages per game this year.

The FireAntz were helped by Zach Carriveau, who finished with one goal. Carriveau scored on the power play 16:48 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Peoria. Fayetteville had gotten the advantage when the Rivermen's Hartley was sent off for slashing. Bobby Reed picked up the assist. Fayetteville also had goals scored by John Clewlow and Tommy Lange, who each put in one. In addition, Fayetteville received assists from Derek Elliott, Brandon Richardson, Nick Craven, and Matt Ridley, who each chipped in one.

Eric Levine made 26 saves for Peoria on 29 shots. The Rivermen registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Peter Skoggard recorded 23 saves for the FireAntz. Fayetteville incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.