A five-goal first period deficit cost M2 Lewis University, which could not recover and fell to M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University, 7-0.

Derek Van Ness was all over the ice for M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University, as he grabbed two goals in the win. Van Ness scored at 7:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University and again while on the power play 8:28 into the first to make the score 2-0 M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University.

M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University was boosted by Jackson Germaine, who turned in a shutout with 26 saves. The solid play of Germaine will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 0.86.

M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Lewis University to score on any of its six power plays. M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals. M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University put 55 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.4 it averages per game.

M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University also got points from Christian Tyson, who also had one goal and two assists, Landon Hiebert, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and William Varner, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Duane Wainman also scored for M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University. More assists for M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University came via Mikael Lengmo, Brandon Janke, Kyle Bishop, and Jacob Lownsdale, who contributed one each and Brad Edwards, Mick Dhein, and Jared Bussard, who each chipped in two.

M2 Lewis University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Lewis University averages 5.7 goals per game. The 26 shots that M2 Lewis University put on net surpassed M2 Lewis University's average of 0.8 shots per game this season.

M2 Lindenwood-Belleville University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Austin Julvezan took the loss and made 47 saves before being replaced by Cason Kirkpatrick who made one save. M2 Lewis University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.