The game between M2 Northern Illinois University and M2 Saint Thomas University of was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 Northern Illinois University emerged with a 5-3 win.

M2 Northern Illinois University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Mark Greenberg 17:13 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Greenberg had a great game for M2 Northern Illinois University, netting two goals.

M2 Saint Thomas University of was unable to stop M2 Northern Illinois University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Northern Illinois University eventually piled up 46 shots on goal. M2 Northern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Anthony Ricciardi, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Northern Illinois University also had goals scored by Eric Svejda and Troy Heurlin, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from Thomas Turner, Justin Rucinski, and Joe Serpico, who each chipped in one.

By firing 30 shots on goal, M2 Saint Thomas University of exceeded the 0.4 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Saint Thomas University of was led by Shael Hechter, who grabbed two goals and one assist. Hechter scored the first of his two goals at 4:36 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Saint Thomas University of. Logan Patch picked up the assist. Hechter's next tally made the score 3-3 with 11:35 left in the third period. M2 Saint Thomas University of had gotten the advantage when M2 Northern Illinois University's Matt Gould was sent off for tripping. M2 Saint Thomas University of also got points from Patch, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Saint Thomas University of came via Patrick Daly, who had one.

Jake Leon rejected 27 shots on goal for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University registered one goal on one power play opportunities. M2 Saint Thomas University of's Justin Holmberg stopped 41 shots out of the 45 that he faced. M2 Saint Thomas University of incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.