M3-Indiana University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Ball State University held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Kyle Terhune put M3-Ball State University up 4-2 in the third period, but M3-Indiana University pulled to within one on Nicholas Kleva's tally 14:14 into the third period.

Terhune had two goals to lead M3-Ball State University to victory.

M3-Ball State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M3-Ball State University put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M3-Ball State University also got points from Brock Frazer, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Ball State University also got a goal from Mark Grainda as well. More assists for M3-Ball State University came via Aidan Wilkinson, Josh Wilkinson, and Reese Miller, who each chipped in one.

M3-Indiana University stifled M3-Ball State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Indiana University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 47 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game it averages.

M3-Indiana University was helped by Tyler Christensen, who racked up one goal and one assist. Christensen scored 7:24 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Ball State University. Mike Santorsola provided the assist. M3-Indiana University additionally got points from Kleva, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Santorsola, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Indiana University were Tyler Eichsteadt and John Gangnon, who contributed one each.

M3-Ball State University's Macklan Hayes stopped 44 shots out of the 47 that he faced. M3-Ball State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Ben Seinfeld rejected 30 shots on goal for M3-Indiana University. M3-Indiana University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.