The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini had trouble finding ways to stop the M1 Lindenwood University Lions, which beat Fighting Illini, 5-0.

M1 Lindenwood University's penalty kill excelled, as the Lions gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Lindenwood University was led by Peppi Sipila, who registered one goal. Sipila scored short handed 8:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Lindenwood University. The Lions were on a disadvantage when Lukas Daniels went off the ice for boarding.

M1 Lindenwood University stifled M1 Illinois / University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Lions got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M1 Lindenwood University also got points from Michael Lozano, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Brandon Rumble also scored for M1 Lindenwood University. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Lindenwood University were Tobias Nasgarde, who had two and Rock Einersen, Stephen Bopp, Brennan Devers, and Daniel Rosse, who each chipped in one.

The Fighting Illini did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Illinois / University of puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. The Fighting Illini put 19 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.8 they average per game. M1 Illinois / University of gave up more goals than its normal season average. The Fighting Illini are averaging 2.3 goals against for the season.

Cody Karpinski recorded 19 saves for M1 Lindenwood University. The Lions incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Illinois / University of's Zev Grumet-Morris stopped 21 shots out of the 26 that he faced. The Fighting Illini incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.