M2 Illinois University of could not stop M2 Illinois State University's Clint Zumer, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-3 win.

M2 Illinois State University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M2 Illinois State University forced M2 Illinois University of goalie Benjamin Wexler to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. M2 Illinois State University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M2 Illinois State University also got points from Matt Gazzola, who also registered one goal and one assist, Dj Mussey, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Parker Johnson, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Griffin Burns also scored for M2 Illinois State University. More assists for M2 Illinois State University came via Tim Talty, who had three, Trent Webb and Matthew Mullally, who each chipped in one, and Jordan Swiderski and Jeremy Norway, who contributed two each.

M2 Illinois University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois University of averages 5.9 goals per game.

M2 Illinois University of was led by Marcello Delfini, who had one goal and one assist. Delfini scored on the power play 14:48 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 Illinois State University. Anthony Altosino assisted on the tally. M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Kit Pigozzi, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Illinois University of also got a goal from Danny Hendrickson as well. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Matt Reich and Matt Crook, who each chipped in one.

M2 Illinois State University's Joey Garapolo stopped 26 shots out of the 29 that he faced. M2 Illinois State University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Benjamin Wexler made 26 saves for M2 Illinois University of on 34 shots. M2 Illinois University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.