The M1 Lindenwood University Lions survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Oklahoma / University of Sooners on the way to a 2-1 win.

M1 Lindenwood University took a 2-0 lead during the second period, only to have M1 Oklahoma / University of storm back on a Jordan Greenberg goal 17:45 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Sooners were stymied by the Lions' netminder Cody Karpinski, who stopped 36 shots during the victory. The solid play of Karpinski will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.9.

M1 Lindenwood University was led by Kevin Walters, who had one goal. Walters scored on the power play 17:31 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Lindenwood University. The Lions earned a power play opportunity when Bryce Johnson was put in the box for slashing. Michael Lozano assisted on the tally.

M1 Lindenwood University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Lions forced M1 Oklahoma / University of goalie Colin Fernandes to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M1 Lindenwood University also got a goal from Brandon Rumble as well. More assists for M1 Lindenwood University came via Jake Fairchild, who had one.

The Sooners could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Oklahoma / University of puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. The Sooners' offense rang up 37 shots on M1 Lindenwood University's net.

In addition, M1 Oklahoma / University of received assists from Ryan Stouffer, who had one.

The Lions totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 2-for-4 on the power play. M1 Lindenwood University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Peppi Sipila was ejected from the game. Fernandes recorded 30 saves for M1 Oklahoma / University of. The Sooners incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.