The M1 Western Michigan University Stallions' Zach Mudge scored 1:32 into overtime to beat M1 Illinois State University, 4-3 (OT).

Casey O doherty had two goals to lead M1 Western Michigan University to victory. O doherty scored at 1:30 into the second period to make the score 2-2 and again while 17:10 into the third to make the score 3-3.

The Stallions excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M1 Western Michigan University's offense rang up 33 shots on M1 Illinois State University's net.

M1 Western Michigan University also got points from Jacob Taiariol, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Western Michigan University received assists from Cole Kapovich and Matthew Williams, who contributed one each and Jesse Cameron and Zach Roberts, who each chipped in two.

M1 Illinois State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Western Michigan University power plays. M1 Illinois State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 33 shots on goal during the game, better than the 19.0 shots per game it averages.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Parker Johnson, who tallied one goal and one assist. Johnson scored 18:08 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Illinois State University. Tim Talty assisted on the tally. M1 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Jeremy Norway and Luke Morin, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Illinois State University came via Joey Bower and Sam Turk, who contributed one each.

The Stallions' Will Massey stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M1 Western Michigan University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Marc Hayton rejected 29 shots on goal for M1 Illinois State University. M1 Illinois State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.