The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones held on for a 4-2 victory.

M1 Iowa State University took a 4-1 lead during the third period, only to have M1 Illinois / University of storm back on a James Mcging goal 18:36 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

The Cyclones were led by Scott Antonsen, who grabbed one goal. Antonsen scored 1:45 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Iowa State University. Seth Serhienko provided the assist.

M1 Iowa State University stifled the Fighting Illini's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Cyclones put 40 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 they average per game.

M1 Iowa State University also got points from Joey Deluca, who also registered one goal and one assist, Trevor Lloyd, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Jake Bruhn, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Zack Johnson and Jp Kascsak, who contributed one each.

With 29 shots on target during the contest, M1 Illinois / University of exceeded the 1.8 shot it averages per game this year.

The Fighting Illini were helped by Matthew Flosi, who racked up one goal. Flosi scored 11:59 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Iowa State University. Austin Zima picked up the assist. In addition, M1 Illinois / University of received assists from Joseph Ritondale, Joey Caprio, and Aaron Dusek, who each chipped in one.

Matt Cooper rejected 27 shots on goal for M1 Iowa State University. The Cyclones incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Joe Olen recorded 36 saves for M1 Illinois / University of. The Fighting Illini incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.