M3-Missouri State University's Ryan Gannon scored 3:15 into overtime to beat M3-Illinois State University, 5-4 (OT).

M3-Missouri State University overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M3-Missouri State University trailed 4-2 after a power play goal by M3-Illinois State University's Jordan Ross at 19:41 in the second period. M3-Missouri State University tied things up at 4-4 on a short handed goal by Troy Korte at 16:00 in the third period.

Gannon had two goals and two assists to lead M3-Missouri State University. Gannon scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:53 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Missouri State University. M3-Missouri State University had gained a power play chance when Zack Meyer was whistled for boarding. Korte assisted on the tally. Gannon's next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 M3-Missouri State University with 16:45 left in overtime. Jonathan Schwartz picked up the assist.

M3-Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Missouri State University also got points from Korte, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Anthony Schwer, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Drew Sturm also scored for M3-Missouri State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Missouri State University were Austin Purdy and Jacob Keller, who contributed one each.

M3-Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. M3-Illinois State University had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 10 chances.

M3-Illinois State University was helped by Thomas Hlinka, who finished with one goal and one assist. Hlinka scored on the power play 12:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Illinois State University. M3-Illinois State University earned a power play opportunity when Schwer was put in the box for interference. Sean Melvin provided the assist. M3-Illinois State University additionally got points from Sam Turk, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Illinois State University also got a goal from Ryan Fleming as well. More assists for M3-Illinois State University came via Steve Kurtz and Jack Segerson, who each chipped in one.

M3-Missouri State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.