The M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles took the lead against the M1 Davenport University Panthers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

The Eagles' Andy DiCristofaro was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 28 saves and let only one puck past him. DiCristofaro certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.69 entering the contest.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was led by Derek Winkler, who tallied one goal. Winkler scored 7:04 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Nick Ernst assisted on the tally.

The Eagles' offense rang up 32 shots on M1 Davenport University's net. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Nick Gnagni also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Tony Domico, Chris Pontello, and Brett Leppek, who contributed one each.

The Panthers' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 15.0 minutes per game M1 Davenport University had been spending in the box. The Panthers stifled the Eagles' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Davenport University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Panthers average 3.6 goals per game. The 29 shots that M1 Davenport University put on net surpassed the Panthers' average of 3.7 shots per game this season.

M1 Davenport University was led by Winston Hofer, who scored the team's only goal. Hofer scored on the power play 11:45 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. A slashing penalty on Tim Prinz had put the Panthers on the power play. Cody Walsh picked up the assist.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Clayton Brown recorded 29 saves for M1 Davenport University. The Panthers ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Everett Thompson was ejected from the game.