The M1 Eastern Michigan University Eagles had trouble finding ways to stop the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions, which beat Eagles, 8-4.

M1 Western Michigan University got the win behind a great game by Jared Vincek, who had one goal and two assists. Vincek scored 11:37 into the second period to make the score 5-3 M1 Western Michigan University. Mitch Rogowski provided the assist.

The Stallions bested their season scoring average. M1 Western Michigan University averages 4.2 goals per game. The Stallions' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M1 Western Michigan University put 53 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M1 Western Michigan University additionally got points from Rogowski, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Jesse Cameron, who also racked up two goals and one assist, Jacob Taiariol, who also tallied one goal and two assists, and Cameron Carson, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Western Michigan University also had goals scored by Nicholas Elliott and Ryan Adams, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Western Michigan University received assists from Niko Michos and Brandon Grillo, who contributed one each and Mike Moroso and Cole Kapovich, who each chipped in three.

M1 Eastern Michigan University kept the Stallions' goalie busy throughout the game, and Brandon Haase made 40 saves on 44 shots.

The Eagles were helped by Bryan Kozlowski, who finished with one goal. Kozlowski scored 8:18 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M1 Western Michigan University. Jon Farkas picked up the assist. M1 Eastern Michigan University also got points from Lucas Linville, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Eastern Michigan University included James Peplinski and Kory Sosnowski, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Eastern Michigan University came via Ryan Faucheux, Anthony Stankiewicz, and Alex Untersberger, who contributed one each.

M1 Western Michigan University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. M1 Eastern Michigan University's Brian Ellis stopped 45 shots out of the 53 that he faced. The Eagles finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.