Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini defeated the M1 Lindenwood University Lions in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured six attempts between both teams. M1 Lindenwood University got a shootout goal from Michael Lozano. M1 Illinois / University of's other shootout goal was scored by Eric Cruickshank.

The Fighting Illini overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M1 Illinois / University of was down 2-0 after a goal by the Lions' Rock Einersen at 19:59 in the first period. The Fighting Illini tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Jack Soneson at 18:56 in the third period.

By firing 28 shots on goal, M1 Illinois / University of exceeded the 1.5 shot it averages per game this year.

The Fighting Illini were led by Cruickshank, who racked up one goal and one assist. Cruickshank scored on the power play 4:49 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Lindenwood University. A slashing penalty on Lozano had put M1 Illinois / University of on the power play. In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from Aaron Dusek, who had one.

The Fighting Illini were unable to stop M1 Lindenwood University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Lions eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

M1 Lindenwood University was helped by Jeremy Edwards, who tallied one goal. Edwards scored 6:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Lindenwood University. Cody Barra assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Lindenwood University were John Petersson, who had one.

Zev Grumet-Morris made 35 saves for M1 Illinois / University of on 37 shots. The Fighting Illini incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. The Lions' Michael Hails stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M1 Lindenwood University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.