The M1 Oklahoma / University of Sooners tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

A goal by Eric Cruickshank put M1 Illinois / University of up 4-1 in the third period, but M1 Oklahoma / University of pulled to within two on Cory Ramsey's tally 14:49 into the third period.

Cruickshank had a great game for the Fighting Illini, netting two goals.

M1 Illinois / University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Fighting Illini put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.5 they average per game.

M1 Illinois / University of also had goals scored by Jonathan Langan and Kyle Varzino, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Joey Caprio, Jack Soneson, Jacob Matysiak, Chris Lozinak, William Nunez, Grant Stueve, and Shaunak Pal, who contributed one each.

The Sooners' offense operated below their season average. M1 Oklahoma / University of averages 4.9 goals per game. With 29 shots on target during the contest, the Sooners exceeded the 2.1 shots they average per game this year.

Ty Jones also scored for M1 Oklahoma / University of. In addition, M1 Oklahoma / University of received assists from Mason Miller and Darrell Boldon, who each chipped in one.

Zev Grumet-Morris made 27 saves for M1 Illinois / University of on 29 shots. The Fighting Illini incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M1 Oklahoma / University of's Colin Fernandes stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Sooners ended with 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.