M2 Missouri State University beat M2 Lindenwood University, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Adam Otten had two goals to lead M2 Missouri State University to victory. Otten found the back of the net on the power play 19:45 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Missouri State University and again while 6:47 into the third to make the score 3-1 M2 Missouri State University.

M2 Missouri State University was led by goalie Justin Davis, who finished with 30 saves while allowing one goal. Davis certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.37 entering the contest.

M2 Missouri State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Missouri State University puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game. M2 Missouri State University kept M2 Lindenwood University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Linus Ahgren made 43 saves on 46 shots.

More assists for M2 Missouri State University came via Eric Aldag, Justin Buchheit, and Ryan Hogland, who each chipped in one.

M2 Lindenwood University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Lindenwood University averages 5.1 goals per game. M2 Lindenwood University forced M2 Missouri State University goalie Davis to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

M2 Lindenwood University was led by David Allen, who scored the team's only goal. Allen scored 16:30 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Missouri State University. Tobias Dahlstrom picked up the assist.

M2 Missouri State University ended with no penalties and went 1-for-0 on the power play. M2 Lindenwood University finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.