In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Ohio University Bobcats escaped with a 4-2 victory over the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini.

M1 Ohio University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Nathan De La Torre 1:50 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Michael Harris was all over the ice for the Bobcats, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Harris scored the first of his two goals at 17:35 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Ohio University. Joey Breslin picked up the assist. Harris' next tally made the score 4-2 M1 Ohio University with 9:26 left in the third period. Patrick Spellacy assisted on the tally.

M1 Ohio University's penalty kill excelled, as the Bobcats gave up one goal despite allowing 10 power plays.

M1 Ohio University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Bobcats finished with 36 penalty minutes. M1 Ohio University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 36 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages.

M1 Ohio University also got a goal from Tyler Benson as well. More assists for M1 Ohio University came via Mike Kretz, who had one.

M1 Illinois / University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Fighting Illini average 4.1 goals per game. M1 Illinois / University of put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.3 it averages per game.

The Fighting Illini were helped by John Olen, who finished with one goal. Olen scored on the power play 1:02 into the third period to make the score 2-2. James Mcging provided the assist. M1 Illinois / University of also got points from Mcging, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from Eric Cruickshank, who had two.

Aaron Alkema rejected 27 shots on goal for the Bobcats. M1 Ohio University registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Joe Olen took the loss and made 32 saves before being replaced by Zev Grumet-Morris who made zero saves. M1 Illinois / University of incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.