Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Lindenwood University Lions defeated the M1 Arizona State University Sun Devils in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Lindenwood University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Lions wound up below its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. M1 Lindenwood University kept M1 Arizona State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Robert Levin made 29 saves on 32 shots.

The Lions were helped by Rock Einersen, who had one goal. Einersen scored 10:46 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Lindenwood University. Michael Lozano picked up the assist. M1 Lindenwood University also got a goal from Kevin Walters as well. More assists for M1 Lindenwood University came via Jake Fairchild and Adam Newkirk, who each chipped in one.

The Sun Devils' offense operated below their season average. M1 Arizona State University puts an average of 4.9 pucks into the net per game. The 39 shots that the Sun Devils put on net surpassed M1 Arizona State University's average of 0.2 shots per game this season.

The Sun Devils were helped by Michael Cummings, who racked up one goal. Cummings scored 19:26 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Liam Norris provided the assist. Sean Murphy also scored for M1 Arizona State University.

Michael Hails recorded 37 saves for M1 Lindenwood University. The Lions registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. M1 Arizona State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities.