M3-Northwestern's Jacob Leguineche scored 57 seconds into overtime to beat M3-Illinois State University, 5-4 (OT).

M3-Illinois State University could not complete its climb out of a three-goal hole. M3-Northwestern made it 4-1 on a goal by Cj Hoeft at 14:37 in the second period. M3-Illinois State University got to within 4-3 on a goal by Jack Segerson at 8:21 in the third period.

M3-Northwestern also got points from Rick Gattone, who also registered one goal and two assists. In addition, M3-Northwestern received assists from Simon Choi, who had two and Mike Fuentes and Derek Chapman, who contributed one each.

M3-Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Illinois State University additionally got points from Ryan Fleming, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Jake Massey also scored for M3-Illinois State University. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Illinois State University were Thomas Hlinka and Santino Salamone, who each chipped in one and Sean Melvin and Sam Turk, who contributed two each.

M3-Northwestern incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M3-Illinois State University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For M3-Illinois State University, Brandon Shures was ejected from the game.