The M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles' Nathan Chasteen scored 3:26 into overtime to beat the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini, 6-5 (OT).

Although M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was up by as many as two goals in the second period, M1 Illinois / University of kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. The Fighting Illini got to within 5-4 on a goal by Jonathan Langan at 2:58 in the third period.

Chasteen had one goal and three assists to lead the Eagles.

M1 Illinois / University of was unable to stop M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois from sending pucks towards the net, and the Eagles eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Eagles give up 1.9 goal per game. The defensemen of M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois were also effective in the Fighting Illini's zone, and came away with two goals.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Gavin Burbach, who also grabbed one goal and two assists and Josh Hart, who also had one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois included Ben Boukal, Tony Domico, and Derek Diaz, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Cory Welnicke, Tyler Martorano, Derek Winkler, and Nick Ernst, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois / University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 26 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.7 shot per game it averages. The Fighting Illini's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M1 Illinois / University of averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

The Fighting Illini were led by Eric Cruickshank, who racked up two goals. Cruickshank scored the first of his two goals at 16:37 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Joseph Ritondale provided the assist. Cruickshank's next tally made the score 3-3 with 7:53 left in the second period. Matthew Flosi picked up the assist. M1 Illinois / University of additionally got points from Flosi, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Illinois / University of also got a goal from Aaron Dusek as well. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Josh Belmont, James Mcging, John Olen, and Eric Saulters, who contributed one each.

The Eagles' Anthony Petrak stopped 21 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 2-for-4 on the power play. For the Eagles, Chayce Coenen was ejected from the game. Zev Grumet-Morris rejected 25 shots on goal for M1 Illinois / University of. The Fighting Illini incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.