The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini took the lead against the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-1 victory.

M1 Iowa State University was stymied by the Fighting Illini's netminder Joe Olen, who stopped 32 shots during the victory. The solid play of Olen will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.18.

M1 Illinois / University of was led by John Olen, who registered one goal. Olen scored on the power play 13:41 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Illinois / University of. The Fighting Illini had gained a power play chance when Jp Kascsak was whistled for interference. James Mcging assisted on the tally.

M1 Illinois / University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Cyclones to score on any of their three power plays. The Fighting Illini put 24 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.1 they average per game.

In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from William Nunez, who had one.

M1 Iowa State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Cyclones put an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. M1 Iowa State University's offense rang up 33 shots on M1 Illinois / University of's net.

The Cyclones were led by Alex Stephens, who scored the team's only goal. Stephens scored 12:03 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois / University of. Kody Reuter picked up the assist.

The Fighting Illini incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Matt Cooper made 22 saves for M1 Iowa State University on 24 shots. The Cyclones incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.