M3-Marquette University had a five-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 9-2 win over M3-Northern Illinois University.

Matthew Vuoncino had one goal and three assists to lead M3-Marquette University. Vuoncino scored 13:13 into the third period to make the score 8-2 M3-Marquette University. Marc Shipbaugh provided the assist.

M3-Marquette University bested its season scoring average. M3-Marquette University has scored at the pace of 4.5 goals per game during the current campaign. M3-Marquette University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. By firing 56 shots on goal, M3-Marquette University exceeded the 0.1 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Marquette University also had goals scored by Colin Telmanik and Johnny Stillman, who scored two goals each and Kellan Buddy, Tyler Zanon, David Fabris, and Tyler Schwichtenberg, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Marquette University came via Corey Quinn, who had three, Mitchell Ellena, Eric Plotz, William Podewils, Christopher Morrow, and Brendan Natwora, who each chipped in one, and Richard Gunza and Brian Kennedy, who contributed two each.

M3-Northern Illinois University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-Northern Illinois University averages 5.3 goals per game. M3-Northern Illinois University's offense was handcuffed by M3-Marquette University's defensive play, and M3-Northern Illinois University managed only two shots on goal during the game.

M3-Northern Illinois University was helped by Tyler Hilton, who finished with one goal. Hilton scored 1:57 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Marquette University. Kyle Cornier assisted on the tally. Matthew Schaben also scored for M3-Northern Illinois University. In addition, M3-Northern Illinois University received assists from Gregg Jacobson and Ryan Saunders, who each chipped in one.

M3-Marquette University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. M3-Northern Illinois University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.