The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini pulled out a 2-1 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones on a clutch goal by Matthew Flosi.

M1 Illinois / University of was led by goalie Joe Olen, who finished with 32 saves while allowing one goal. Olen certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.86 entering the contest.

The Fighting Illini were led by Flosi, who registered one goal. Flosi scored 2:49 into overtime to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois / University of.

M1 Illinois / University of put 30 shots on net during the contest, more than the 2.2 it averages per game.

Eric Saulters also scored for M1 Illinois / University of. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via John Olen, who had one.

M1 Iowa State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Illinois / University of power plays. The Cyclones could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Iowa State University averages 3.1 goals per game. The Cyclones' offense rang up 33 shots on the Fighting Illini's net.

M1 Iowa State University was led by Alex Grupe, who scored the team's only goal. Grupe scored 12:53 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 Iowa State University. Alex Stephens picked up the assist.

M1 Illinois / University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Matt Cooper made 28 saves for the Cyclones on 30 shots. M1 Iowa State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.