The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils held on for a 2-1 victory.

M1 Arizona State University made the score 2-0 on a goal by Thomas Cooney at 11:30 in the second period, and M1 Illinois / University of got as close as 2-1 when John Olen scored 2:30 into the third period.

The Fighting Illini were stymied by the Sun Devils' netminder Robert Levin, who stopped 39 shots during the victory. Levin certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.0 entering the contest.

M1 Arizona State University was led by Cooney, who registered one goal.

The Sun Devils did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Arizona State University averages 5.0 goals per game. The Sun Devils put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 they average per game.

Eric Rivard also scored for M1 Arizona State University. More assists for M1 Arizona State University came via Drew Newmeyer, Chris Burkemper, Ryan Belonger, and Liam Norris, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois / University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Fighting Illini were held below their usual level of production. M1 Illinois / University of puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. The Fighting Illini's offense rang up 40 shots on M1 Arizona State University's net.

In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from James Mcging, who had one.

The Sun Devils incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Joe Olen made 32 saves for M1 Illinois / University of on 34 shots. The Fighting Illini incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.