In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Illinois State University escaped with a 4-2 victory over M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Jeremy Gaddo's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Gaddo, who racked up one goal. Gaddo scored 7:33 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Illinois State University. Vinny Carbone assisted on the tally.

M2 Illinois State University stifled M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON was unable to stop M2 Illinois State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Illinois State University eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Griffin Burns, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Illinois State University included Connor Anderson and Jeremy Norway, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Trent Webb, Tim Talty, Clint Zumer, and Matthew Mullally, who contributed one each.

M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON was helped by David Ziuzia, who had one goal. Ziuzia scored 11:27 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Illinois State University. Tim Webster picked up the assist. Michael Wiggemansen also scored for M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON were Alex Strack, who had one.

David Krienke recorded 21 saves for M2 Illinois State University. M2 Illinois State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mike Czupryn made 44 saves for M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON on 48 shots. M2 Robert Morris Univ IlinoisMAROON incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.