Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles defeated the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones in a shootout 3-2 (3-2 SO).

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. M1 Iowa State University got shootout goals from Antti Helanto and Scott Antonsen. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got shootout goals from Gavin Burbach and Nathan Chasteen.

The Eagles' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Iowa State University power plays. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois forced the Cyclones goalie Matt Cooper to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M1 Iowa State University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The Cyclones surpassed its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. With 32 shots on target during the contest, M1 Iowa State University exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

The Cyclones were helped by Antonsen, who had one goal. Antonsen scored short handed 18:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. M1 Iowa State University was on a disadvantage when Jake Bruhn went off the ice for hooking. M1 Iowa State University also got a goal from Jp Kascsak as well. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Helanto and Nate Percy, who contributed one each.

Andy DiCristofaro recorded 30 saves for the Eagles. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Matt Cooper made 29 saves for the Cyclones on 31 shots.