In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Saint Louis University escaped with a 4-3 victory over M2 Illinois State University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Adam Dettenmeier at 8:00 of the third period.

M2 Saint Louis University was paced by Dettenmeier, who had one goal and one assist.

M2 Saint Louis University's offense rang up 34 shots on M2 Illinois State University's net.

M2 Saint Louis University additionally got points from Curran Eigelberger, who also registered one goal and one assist, Andrew Greene, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Niall Caparon, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Saint Louis University were Charlie Garavaglia and Isaac Rider, who each chipped in two.

M2 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois State University averages 5.7 goals per game. M2 Illinois State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 44 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.4 shots per game it averages.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Clint Zumer, who finished with one goal and one assist. Zumer scored 12:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Saint Louis University. Brian Reimel picked up the assist. M2 Illinois State University also got points from Connor Anderson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M2 Illinois State University also got a goal from Anthony Luka as well. More assists for M2 Illinois State University came via Trent Webb and Jeremy Norway, who contributed one each.

Tyler Stewart rejected 41 shots on goal for M2 Saint Louis University. M2 Saint Louis University finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. David Krienke made 30 saves for M2 Illinois State University on 34 shots. M2 Illinois State University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.