Derek Winkler had two points to lead the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles to a 2-1 victory over the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois stifled M1 Iowa State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Eagles were held below their usual level of production. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got a goal from Nick Ernst as well. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Tyler Martorano, Nick Gnagni, and Chris Pontello, who each chipped in one.

The Cyclones excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M1 Iowa State University put 22 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

The Cyclones were led by Alex Grose, who scored the team's only goal. Grose scored 10:10 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Antti Helanto provided the assist.

Andy DiCristofaro recorded 21 saves for the Eagles. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Matt Cooper made 24 saves for M1 Iowa State University on 26 shots. The Cyclones incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.