In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions escaped with a 5-4 victory over M1 Indiana Institute of Technology.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Nick Murphy's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Murphy was all over the ice for M1 Western Michigan University, as he had two goals in the win.

With 26 shots on target during the contest, the Stallions exceeded the 2.0 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Western Michigan University additionally got points from Mitch Rogowski, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Cole Kapovich, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Samuel Rumbles also scored for M1 Western Michigan University. More assists for M1 Western Michigan University came via Carson Malinowski, Niko Michos, and Joey Olmsted, who contributed one each and Jared Vincek and Jacob Taiariol, who each chipped in two.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.4 it averages per game.

M1 Indiana Institute of Technology was led by Jace Childs, who registered two goals and one assist. Childs scored the first of his two goals at 4:32 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Alex Gregorich picked up the assist. Childs' next tally made the score 3-3 with 6:59 left in the second period. Anthony Passarelli provided the assist. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology also got points from Quentin Holmes, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Steven Klisz, who also racked up one goal and one assist.

John Cizzo rejected 30 shots on goal for M1 Western Michigan University. The Stallions totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Zach Larson recorded 21 saves for M1 Indiana Institute of Technology. M1 Indiana Institute of Technology incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.