The M1 Rhode Island / University of Rams tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini held on for a 4-2 victory.

M1 Illinois / University of took a 4-1 lead during the second period, only to have M1 Rhode Island / University of storm back on a Brian Gara goal 2:17 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

The 27 shots that the Fighting Illini put on net surpassed M1 Illinois / University of's average of 2.3 shots per game this season.

The Fighting Illini were helped by John Olen, who grabbed one goal. Olen scored 9:02 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Illinois / University of. Eric Cruickshank picked up the assist. Others who scored for M1 Illinois / University of included Josh Belmont, Jonathan Langan, and Aaron Dusek, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Illinois / University of were Jacob Matysiak, James Mcging, Matthew Flosi, William Nunez, Grant Stueve, and Eric Saulters, who contributed one each.

The Rams excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M1 Rhode Island / University of was held below its usual level of production. The Rams average 4.1 goals per game. By firing 18 shots on goal, M1 Rhode Island / University of exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Rhode Island / University of also got a goal from Mark Luciano as well. More assists for M1 Rhode Island / University of came via Ray Boudiette and Billy DAmore, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois / University of's Joe Olen stopped 16 shots out of the 18 that he faced. The Fighting Illini incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Andrew Sherman rejected 23 shots on goal for the Rams. M1 Rhode Island / University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.