Nick Schilson netted a hat trick to lead M2 Florida Gulf Coast University over M2 Illinois State University, 8-1.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University's Mike Reed was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 35 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Reed will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.4.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University put 46 shots on net during the contest, more than the 7.0 it averages per game.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University additionally got points from Dan Echeverri, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Jordan Klotz, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points, and Mike Chemello, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Florida Gulf Coast University also had goals scored by Bryan Valancy and Nick Houser, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Florida Gulf Coast University received assists from Dillon Duprey, who had three and Rob Marlinski, Colton Bailey, Anthony Yezek, and Eduardo Leon, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois State University puts an average of 5.7 pucks into the net per game. M2 Illinois State University forced M2 Florida Gulf Coast University goalie Reed to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Clint Zumer, who scored the team's only goal. Zumer scored on the power play 3:03 into the first period to make the score 1-1. A cross checking penalty on Kristian Avellanet had put M2 Illinois State University on the power play. Jeremy Norway assisted on the tally.

M2 Florida Gulf Coast University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. David Krienke rejected 38 shots on goal for M2 Illinois State University. M2 Illinois State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.