The M1 Ohio University Bobcats tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 Lindenwood University Lions held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Tommy Heinzman put M1 Lindenwood University up 4-2 in the third period, but M1 Ohio University pulled to within one on Bryan Lubin's tally 5:02 into the third period.

The Lions were led by Heinzman, who racked up one goal and one assist. Heinzman scored 4:22 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Lindenwood University.

M1 Lindenwood University put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game.

M1 Lindenwood University additionally got points from Riley Spraggs, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M1 Lindenwood University included Cade Owad and Graham Zagrodney, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Lindenwood University received assists from Brennan Luscombe, Stephen Bopp, Brandon Rumble, and Lukas Daniels, who contributed one each.

The Bobcats' defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M1 Ohio University is averaging 1.8 goal against for the season. With 39 shots on target during the contest, the Bobcats exceeded the 6.5 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Ohio University was helped by Michael Palasics, who had one goal. Palasics scored 6:56 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Drew Crandall assisted on the tally. Jake Faiella also scored for M1 Ohio University. More assists for M1 Ohio University came via Patrick Spellacy, Joey Breslin, and Vincent Nicolella, who each chipped in one.

Cody Karpinski made 36 saves for the Lions on 39 shots. M1 Lindenwood University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. The Bobcats' Aaron Alkema stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. M1 Ohio University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.