In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Lindenwood University Lions escaped with a 3-2 victory over the M1 Ohio University Bobcats.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Lukas Daniels secured the win for M1 Lindenwood University with a goal in the third period.

The Lions were led by Daniels, who finished with one goal. Daniels scored on the power play 18:40 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Lindenwood University. M1 Lindenwood University had gotten the advantage when M1 Ohio University's Jake Faiella was sent off for tripping. Rock Einersen assisted on the tally.

The Lions' offense were handcuffed by the Bobcats' defensive play, and M1 Lindenwood University managed only 12 shots on goal during the game.

M1 Lindenwood University additionally got points from Graham Zagrodney, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Lindenwood University also got a goal from Tobias Nasgarde as well. In addition, M1 Lindenwood University received assists from Jake Fairchild, Brandon Rumble, and Christoffer Lowenhielm, who each chipped in one.

M1 Ohio University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Bobcats put an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. By firing 42 shots on goal, M1 Ohio University exceeded the 2.7 shots it averages per game this year.

The Bobcats were helped by Patrick Spellacy, who grabbed one goal. Spellacy scored 8:38 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Joey Breslin picked up the assist. Tyler Pecka also scored for M1 Ohio University. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Ohio University were Mike Kretz, Logan Pfeffer, and Tom Whetsel, who contributed one each.

Michael Hails made 40 saves for the Lions on 42 shots. M1 Lindenwood University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Aaron Alkema recorded nine saves for M1 Ohio University. The Bobcats incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.