Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini defeated the M1 Ohio University Bobcats in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

The 26 shots that M1 Illinois / University of put on net surpassed the Fighting Illini's average of 1.6 shot per game this season.

M1 Illinois / University of was helped by Eric Saulters, who finished with one goal. Saulters scored 8:19 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois / University of. Grant Stueve picked up the assist. M1 Illinois / University of also got a goal from Chris Lozinak as well. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Jack Soneson and Joshua Baker, who contributed one each.

M1 Ohio University was held below its usual level of production. The Bobcats put an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. By firing 34 shots on goal, M1 Ohio University exceeded the 4.1 shots it averages per game this year.

The Bobcats were helped by Drew Crandall, who grabbed one goal. Crandall scored on the power play 16:02 into the third period to make the score 2-2. M1 Ohio University had gained a power play chance when William Nunez was whistled for delay of game. Tyler Pecka provided the assist. Logan Pfeffer also scored for M1 Ohio University. In addition, M1 Ohio University received assists from Tom Whetsel, who had one and Patrick Spellacy, who had two.

Zev Grumet-Morris rejected 32 shots on goal for the Fighting Illini. M1 Illinois / University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Bobcats' Scott Boyd stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. M1 Ohio University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.