The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles held on for a 4-3 victory.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois made the score 3-0 on a goal by Josh Hart at 15:28 in the first period, and M1 Illinois / University of got as close as 3-2 when Chris Lozinak scored 1:15 into the third period.

The Eagles were paced by Tony Domico, who tallied one goal. Domico scored 16:56 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Nathan Chasteen picked up the assist.

The 41 shots that M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois put on net surpassed the Eagles' average of 0.1 shots per game this season.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got a goal from Chris Pontello as well. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Derek Winkler, who had one and Gavin Burbach, who had three.

With 26 shots on target during the contest, the Fighting Illini exceeded the 1.9 shot they average per game this year.

M1 Illinois / University of was helped by Eric Saulters, who registered one goal. Saulters scored 7:58 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. John Olen assisted on the tally. Eric Cruickshank also scored for M1 Illinois / University of. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Joey Caprio, who had two and Jack Soneson and James Mcging, who each chipped in one.

Anthony Petrak rejected 23 shots on goal for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Joe Olen made 37 saves for the Fighting Illini on 41 shots. M1 Illinois / University of incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.