Joey Breslin lifted the M1 Ohio University Bobcats to a 5-2 victory with a hat trick against M1 Illinois State University.

M1 Ohio University stifled M1 Illinois State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Bobcats put 45 shots on net during the contest, more than the 6.5 they average per game.

Others who scored for M1 Ohio University included Mike LaFrenier and Diego Breckenridge, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Ohio University came via Patrick Spellacy, who had two and Tyler Pecka, Reilly Moore, Adam Steranko, Matthew Rudin, and Michael Palasics, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois State University was below its usual level of shot production, taking 15 shots compared to the 24.8 M1 Illinois State University averages. M1 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M1 Illinois State University puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. M1 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Tim Talty, who tallied one goal. Talty scored 41 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois State University. Parker Johnson also scored for M1 Illinois State University. In addition, M1 Illinois State University received assists from Matt Marcin, who had one.

Ryan Heltion made 13 saves for M1 Ohio University on 15 shots. The Bobcats totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-8 on the power play. M1 Illinois State University's David Krienke stopped 40 shots out of the 45 that he faced. M1 Illinois State University registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.