The M1 Rhode Island / University of Rams relied on the sparkling performance of Andrew Sherman in net to grab a 2-1 win against the M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini.

M1 Rhode Island / University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

The Rams were led by Brian Gara, who grabbed one goal. Gara scored 10:33 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Rhode Island / University of. Ray Boudiette picked up the assist.

By firing 28 shots on goal, M1 Rhode Island / University of exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

John Ferguson also scored for M1 Rhode Island / University of. In addition, M1 Rhode Island / University of received assists from Michael Pesola and Mark Luciano, who contributed one each.

M1 Illinois / University of stifled the Rams' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Fighting Illini were held below their usual level of production. M1 Illinois / University of puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game. The 30 shots that the Fighting Illini put on net surpassed M1 Illinois / University of's average of 2.2 shots per game this season.

The Fighting Illini were led by Eric Cruickshank, who scored the team's only goal. Cruickshank scored on the power play 6:01 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M1 Illinois / University of had gotten the advantage when M1 Rhode Island / University of's Cameron Schneck was sent off for hooking. Austin Zima provided the assist.

The Rams' Sherman stopped 29 shots out of the 30 that he faced. M1 Rhode Island / University of registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Joe Olen made 26 saves for the Fighting Illini on 28 shots. M1 Illinois / University of incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.