M3-Illinois State University, which found itself down a man often, weathered M3-Bradley University's power play opportunities and emerged with a 7-3 victory.

M3-Illinois State University was sparked by Bryan Dirst, who racked up one goal. Dirst scored short handed 12:06 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Illinois State University. M3-Illinois State University played down a man on Sean Melvin's slashing.

M3-Illinois State University stifled M3-Bradley University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Illinois State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Illinois State University averages 3.7 goals per game.

M3-Illinois State University also got points from Dylan Angell, who also had one goal and one assist. M3-Illinois State University also got a goal from Ryan Fleming as well. In addition, M3-Illinois State University received assists from Brandon Shures, who had one and Jack Segerson, who had two.

M3-Bradley University was helped by Alex Wagner, who registered one goal. Wagner scored 15 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Bradley University. Evan Heimerl assisted on the tally. M3-Bradley University additionally got points from Heimerl, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Johnny Blaus also scored for M3-Bradley University. More assists for M3-Bradley University came via Cam Cordts, who had two.

M3-Illinois State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Bradley University incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors.