M2 Illinois State University tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 Iowa University of would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

M2 Iowa University of took a 5-3 lead during the third period, only to have M2 Illinois State University storm back on a Anthony Luka goal 12:23 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

M2 Iowa University of was led by Cody Ringham, who tallied one goal. Ringham scored 3:11 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 Iowa University of. Alex Martin assisted on the tally.

M2 Iowa University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M2 Illinois State University power plays. M2 Iowa University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 50 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 Iowa University of additionally got points from Matan Nadler, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Iowa University of included Mike Tiede, Derek Quinn, and Bobby Acri, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Iowa University of received assists from Nathan Podraza, Robert McCabe, and Mike Vennetti, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois State University kept M2 Iowa University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alex Wisnousky made 45 saves on 49 shots.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Parker Johnson, who racked up one goal and one assist. Johnson scored 18:43 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Connor Anderson picked up the assist. M2 Illinois State University also got points from Anderson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Dj Mussey also scored for M2 Illinois State University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Illinois State University were Jordan Swiderski, Vinny Carbone, and Brian Reimel, who each chipped in one.

M2 Iowa University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. David Krienke made 45 saves for M2 Illinois State University on 50 shots. M2 Illinois State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.