M2 Illinois University of pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over M3-Indiana University on a clutch goal by Matt Crook.

Crook had two goals to lead M2 Illinois University of to victory. Crook's tallies came at 2:47 into the second period to make the score 2-2 and 2:02 into the fourth to make the score 4-3 M2 Illinois University of.

M2 Illinois University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-Indiana University power plays. M3-Indiana University was unable to stop M2 Illinois University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Illinois University of eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Kit Pigozzi, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Matt Reich, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Illinois University of came via Danny Hendrickson, who had two and Conner Cecott, Marcello Delfini, and Anthony Altosino, who contributed one each.

M3-Indiana University stifled M2 Illinois University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 42 shots on target during the contest, M3-Indiana University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Indiana University was helped by Bryce Campbell, who finished with one goal. Campbell scored 16:02 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Indiana University. John Gangnon provided the assist. M3-Indiana University also got points from Nathan Mika, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-Indiana University also got a goal from Cody Reiff as well. In addition, M3-Indiana University received assists from Patrick Gorniak and Mike Santorsola, who each chipped in one.

Matt Watters made 39 saves for M2 Illinois University of on 42 shots. M2 Illinois University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Ben Seinfeld rejected 29 shots on goal for M3-Indiana University. M3-Indiana University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.