M3-Illinois State University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Northwestern on the way to a 7-5 win.

M3-Illinois State University made the score 7-3 on a goal by Steve Kurtz at 12:10 in the third period, and M3-Northwestern got as close as 7-5 when Michael Gullott scored 19:20 into the third period.

M3-Illinois State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M3-Illinois State University's goal total was higher than its season average. M3-Illinois State University averages 3.6 goals per game. M3-Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M3-Illinois State University included Thomas Hlinka and Jack Segerson, who each put in two. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Illinois State University were Brett Gilbert, Eric Sagadin, Jordan Ross, and Zack Meyer, who each chipped in one and Jake Massey, Sean Melvin, and Sam Turk, who contributed two each.

M3-Northwestern was led by Cj Hoeft, who had two goals and one assist. Hoeft scored the first of his two goals at 16:43 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Illinois State University. Hoeft's next tally made the score 7-4 M3-Illinois State University with 4:24 left in the third period. Simon Choi provided the assist. M3-Northwestern also got points from Rick Gattone, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Brendan OConnell also scored for M3-Northwestern. In addition, M3-Northwestern received assists from Mike Fuentes, who had one.

M3-Illinois State University registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. M3-Northwestern incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.