The M1 Lindenwood University Lions tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M1 Oklahoma / University of Sooners would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

M1 Oklahoma / University of made the score 3-1 on a goal by Grant Williams at 16:43 in the third period, and M1 Lindenwood University got as close as 3-2 when Tobias Nasgarde scored 18:49 into the third period.

Williams was all over the ice for the Sooners, as he tallied two goals in the win.

M1 Oklahoma / University of did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Sooners average 5.1 goals per game. By firing 35 shots on goal, M1 Oklahoma / University of exceeded the 1.2 shot it averages per game this year.

M1 Oklahoma / University of additionally got points from Mico Solorzano, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M1 Oklahoma / University of came via Taylor Herndon, Darrell Boldon, Cory Ramsey, and Matt McKinney, who contributed one each.

The Lions stifled the Sooners' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M1 Lindenwood University was helped by Daniel Rosse, who registered one goal. Rosse scored 12:37 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Oklahoma / University of. Riley Spraggs picked up the assist. In addition, M1 Lindenwood University received assists from Kevin Walters, Stephen Bopp, and Brandon Rumble, who each chipped in one.

Colin Fernandes recorded 19 saves for M1 Oklahoma / University of. The Sooners incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cody Karpinski made 32 saves for the Lions on 35 shots. M1 Lindenwood University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.