M3-Missouri State University gutted out a close 5-3 win against M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Humme at 14:06 of the third period.

Shawn Leslie was all over the ice for M3-Missouri State University, as he racked up two goals in the win. Leslie scored at 19:04 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 13:48 into the second to make the score 2-2.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M3-Missouri State University put 40 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.3 it averages per game.

M3-Missouri State University additionally got points from Humme, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-Missouri State University also had goals scored by Jonathan Schwartz and Sarah Sabo, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Tyler Reineri, who had three and Andrew Fuegner and Mario Sanchez, who contributed one each.

The 27 shots that M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria put on net surpassed M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's average of 0.9 shots per game this season. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was helped by Blake Maxwell, who grabbed one goal. Maxwell scored 3:07 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. Cameron Bernicki provided the assist. Others who scored for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria included Joe Dobbeleare and Brandon Neville, who scored one goal each.

Keith Parker rejected 24 shots on goal for M3-Missouri State University. M3-Missouri State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's Cameron Harron stopped 35 shots out of the 37 that he faced. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. For M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, Maxwell and Jacob Schwieter were ejected from the contest.