Joey Caprio tallied two points to lead the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini to a 5-2 victory over the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles.

M1 Illinois / University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.9 shot per game it averages. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M1 Illinois / University of additionally got points from James Mcging, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Illinois / University of also had goals scored by Eric Cruickshank, Matthew Flosi, and Austin Okuno, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from Jack Soneson, Joshua Baker, and Eric Saulters, who contributed one each.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois stifled the Fighting Illini's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Eagles' offense operated below their season average. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois averages 4.8 goals per game. The Eagles' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois averages 1.9 goal allowed per game. With 32 shots on target during the contest, the Eagles exceeded the 0.1 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was helped by Derek Diaz, who racked up one goal and one assist. Diaz scored on the power play 8:04 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. A slashing penalty on Cruickshank had put the Eagles on the power play. Connor McGovern assisted on the tally. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Nathan Chasteen, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois were Gavin Burbach, who had one.

Joe Olen took the win and made 18 saves before being replaced by Zev Grumet-Morris who made 12 saves. M1 Illinois / University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' starting goalie, Andy DiCristofaro, made 12 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Anthony Petrak, who stopped 13 shots. The Eagles incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.