M1 Illinois / University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles held on for a 3-2 victory.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois made the score 3-1 on a goal by Connor McGovern at 7:37 in the third period, and M1 Illinois / University of got as close as 3-2 when Eric Cruickshank scored 18:37 into the third period.

In a losing effort, M1 Illinois / University of was led by Cruickshank, who finished with two goals. Cruickshank scored the first of his two goals at 7:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Chris Lozinak picked up the assist. Cruickshank's next tally made the score 3-2 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois with 1:23 left in the third period. Aaron Dusek assisted on the tally.

The Eagles put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.0 they average per game.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also had goals scored by Dan Doyle and Chris Pontello, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Tim Prinz, Nathan Chasteen, Derek Winkler, Tony Domico, Nick Gnagni, and Josh Hart, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois / University of managed to stay out of the box for the most part, finishing with one minor for 12 minutes in penalty time. The total was was till above M1 Illinois / University of's average of 9.0 minutes in penalty time per game. By firing 18 shots on goal, M1 Illinois / University of exceeded the 2.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Other players who recorded assists for M1 Illinois / University of were James Mcging, who had one.

Anthony Petrak rejected 16 shots on goal for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Joe Olen made 26 saves for M1 Illinois / University of on 29 shots. M1 Illinois / University of registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.