M2 Illinois State University's penalty kill was superb, as M2 Illinois State University survived multiple penalties to beat M2 Missouri State University, 5-2.

M2 Illinois State University was paced by Tim Talty, who registered one goal. Talty scored 3:30 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Illinois State University.

M2 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Mason Rosenberg, who also had one goal and one assist and Brian Reimel, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M2 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Matthew Mullally and Parker Johnson, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Anthony Luka, who had two and Joe Burbano and Matthew Soukup, who each chipped in one.

M2 Missouri State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 Missouri State University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Missouri State University averages 6.3 goals per game. M2 Missouri State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

M2 Missouri State University was helped by Bobby Brown, who finished with one goal. Brown scored on the power play 14:36 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M2 Missouri State University had gained a power play chance when Luka was whistled for slashing. Matthew Townsend picked up the assist. M2 Missouri State University also got points from Townsend, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M2 Missouri State University came via Nick Sadorf and Alex Nanna, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois State University's David Krienke stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Stephen Lombardo took the loss and made nine saves before being replaced by Justin Davis who made seven saves. M2 Missouri State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.