In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles escaped with a 5-3 victory over the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois gained the winning advantage on a goal by Dan Doyle 14:31 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

The Eagles' penalty kill excelled, as M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

The Eagles were led by Josh Hart, who registered one goal and one assist. Hart scored on the power play 2:41 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois had taken the advantage when M1 Iowa State University's Jake Uglem got sent off for roughing. Derek Diaz assisted on the tally.

The Eagles were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 18 penalty minutes.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also had goals scored by Tim Prinz, Gavin Burbach, and Jake Floro, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Nathan Chasteen, who had two and Tyler Martorano, Derek Winkler, Nick Gnagni, Chris Pontello, and Connor McGovern, who each chipped in one.

By firing 27 shots on goal, the Cyclones exceeded the 0.3 shots they average per game this year. M1 Iowa State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Cyclones average 1.8 goal allowed per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M1 Iowa State University was led by Antti Helanto, who tallied two goals. Helanto scored the first of his two goals at 8:39 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Preston Blanek picked up the assist. Helanto's next tally made the score 2-2 with 7:06 left in the second period. Alex Grupe assisted on the tally. Scott Antonsen also scored for M1 Iowa State University. In addition, M1 Iowa State University received assists from Matthew Szpak and Kody Reuter, who contributed one each.

Andy DiCristofaro rejected 24 shots on goal for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles registered one goal on six power play opportunities. The Cyclones' Scott Ismond stopped 19 shots out of the 24 that he faced. M1 Iowa State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.