Cameron Rossman had one point to lead M2 Lindenwood University to a 5-2 victory over M2 Illinois State University.

By firing 25 shots on goal, M2 Lindenwood University exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Lindenwood University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Lindenwood University also got points from Kyle Vesling, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M2 Lindenwood University included Taylor Wolfe, John Mulligan, and Colin Chandler, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Lindenwood University came via Nick Carey, Tobias Dahlstrom, and Erik Boning, who each chipped in one and Tom Emery and Brenden Church, who contributed two each.

M2 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois State University averages 5.7 goals per game. M2 Illinois State University put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game. M2 Illinois State University had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 11 chances.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Parker Johnson, who grabbed one goal. Johnson scored on the power play 8:40 into the third period to make the score 5-1 M2 Lindenwood University. M2 Illinois State University earned a power play opportunity when AJ Gross was put in the box for cross checking. Tim Talty picked up the assist. Jeremy Norway also scored for M2 Illinois State University. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Anthony Luka, Mason Rosenberg, and Luke Morin, who each chipped in one.

M2 Lindenwood University's Linus Ahgren stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M2 Lindenwood University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. David Krienke took the loss and made six saves before being replaced by Joey Garapolo who made 14 saves. M2 Illinois State University incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.