The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini and the M1 Eastern Michigan University Eagles were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Illinois / University of made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

The Fighting Illini gained the winning advantage on a goal by Chris Lozinak 18:25 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

M1 Illinois / University of was sparked by Lozinak, who grabbed one goal.

The Fighting Illini excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The 46 shots that M1 Illinois / University of put on net surpassed the Fighting Illini's average of 1.9 shot per game this season.

M1 Illinois / University of additionally got points from William Nunez, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. John Olen also scored for M1 Illinois / University of. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Joshua Baker, Grant Stueve, Shaunak Pal, and Aaron Dusek, who each chipped in one.

With 24 shots on target during the contest, M1 Eastern Michigan University exceeded the 1.6 shot it averages per game this year.

The Eagles were helped by Lucas Linville, who finished with one goal. Linville scored 8:44 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Ryan Faucheux assisted on the tally. M1 Eastern Michigan University also got points from Faucheux, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M1 Eastern Michigan University received assists from James Peplinski and Jordan Roemer, who contributed one each.

Zachary Danna recorded 22 saves for M1 Illinois / University of. The Fighting Illini incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Sando Arapovic made 43 saves for M1 Eastern Michigan University on 46 shots. The Eagles incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.