M2 Northern Illinois University gutted out a close 4-3 win against M2 Saint Louis University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Justin Rucinski at 19:58 of the third period.

Rucinski and Nick Leon provided the spark for M2 Northern Illinois University, combining for two goals and four assists. Rucinski racked up one goal and two assists and Leon also notched one goal and two assists.

M2 Northern Illinois University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

M2 Saint Louis University was unable to stop M2 Northern Illinois University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Northern Illinois University eventually piled up 53 shots on goal.

M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Leon, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Northern Illinois University included Ron Coletta and Max Finley, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from Troy Heurlin, who had one and Mark Greenberg, who had two.

The 38 shots that M2 Saint Louis University put on net surpassed M2 Saint Louis University's average of 0.2 shots per game this season. M2 Saint Louis University found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

M2 Saint Louis University was helped by Curran Eigelberger, who grabbed two goals. Eigelberger scored the first of his two goals at 56 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-2. Niall Caparon assisted on the tally. Eigelberger's next tally made the score 3-3 with 12:11 left in the third period. Matthew Latham provided the assist. M2 Saint Louis University also got points from Latham, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M2 Saint Louis University came via Andrew Greene and Adam Dettenmeier, who contributed one each.

Alex Hare recorded 35 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University. Tyler Stewart made 49 saves for M2 Saint Louis University on 53 shots. M2 Saint Louis University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.