M2 Northern Illinois University had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over M2 Saint Marys University Minneso.

Joe Serpico was all over the ice for M2 Northern Illinois University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Serpico scored 4:33 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Brandon Niedziela assisted on the tally.

M2 Northern Illinois University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Saint Marys University Minneso power plays. M2 Northern Illinois University's offense rang up 67 shots on M2 Saint Marys University Minneso's net. M2 Northern Illinois University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 Northern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for M2 Northern Illinois University included Eric Svejda, Troy Heurlin, Brian Pounds, and Justin Rucinski, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Mark Greenberg, Matthew Gould, and Nick Gorczyca, who contributed one each.

M2 Saint Marys University Minneso put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.6 it averages per game.

M2 Saint Marys University Minneso was helped by Christian Esposito, who finished with one goal. Esposito scored 10:33 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Northern Illinois University. Chris Hall picked up the assist. M2 Saint Marys University Minneso also got a goal from Otto Holzer as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Saint Marys University Minneso were Nicholas Esposito, who had one.

Nick Bove recorded 31 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. M2 Saint Marys University Minneso's Ricky Williams stopped 62 shots out of the 67 that he faced. M2 Saint Marys University Minneso incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.