The M1 Illinois / University of Fighting Illini tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Ohio University Bobcats would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

M1 Ohio University made the score 5-2 on a goal by Diego Breckenridge at 16:59 in the third period, and M1 Illinois / University of got as close as 5-3 when Josh Belmont scored 19:04 into the third period.

The Bobcats were sparked by Tyler Pecka, who finished with one goal and one assist. Pecka scored 14:38 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Ohio University. Paul Sergi provided the assist.

M1 Ohio University stifled the Fighting Illini's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. With 42 shots on target during the contest, the Bobcats exceeded the 6.4 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Ohio University also got points from Mike LaFrenier, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M1 Ohio University also had goals scored by Nathan De La Torre and Logan Pfeffer, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Ohio University received assists from Mike Kretz, Joey Breslin, Tom Whetsel, Matt Wipper, and Michael Palasics, who contributed one each.

M1 Illinois / University of kept M1 Ohio University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Aaron Alkema made 30 saves on 33 shots.

The Fighting Illini were helped by John Olen, who had one goal. Olen scored 12:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois / University of. James Mcging picked up the assist. M1 Illinois / University of additionally got points from Joshua Baker, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M1 Illinois / University of came via Chris Lozinak, William Nunez, Shaunak Pal, and Eric Saulters, who each chipped in one.

The Bobcats incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Joe Olen made 37 saves for M1 Illinois / University of on 42 shots. The Fighting Illini totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play.