M3-Illinois State University failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and M3-Missouri State University shook off a number of penalties to win, 3-0.

M3-Missouri State University was led by Drew Sturm, who had one goal. Sturm scored 10:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Missouri State University. Ryan Gannon assisted on the tally.

M3-Missouri State University stifled M3-Illinois State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. By firing 51 shots on goal, M3-Missouri State University exceeded the 2.4 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Missouri State University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Missouri State University finished with 28 penalty minutes.

M3-Missouri State University also got points from Troy Korte, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Anthony Schwer also scored for M3-Missouri State University. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Jacob Keller, who had one.

M3-Illinois State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Illinois State University averages 3.3 goals per game. M3-Illinois State University put 23 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game. M3-Illinois State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes.

Joseph Macconnell made 23 saves for M3-Missouri State University on 23 shots. M3-Missouri State University registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. M3-Missouri State University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Michael Humme was ejected from the game. Cory Wasilewski recorded 48 saves for M3-Illinois State University. M3-Illinois State University registered zero goals on eight power play opportunities.