Parker Johnson had two goals and two assists to lead M1 Illinois State University to an 8-2 victory over the M1 Arkansas ^ University of Razorbacks.

Johnson found the back of the net on the power play 2:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois State University and again while 10:57 into the first to make the score 3-1 M1 Illinois State University.

M1 Illinois State University's penalty kill excelled, as M1 Illinois State University gave up one goal despite allowing 10 power plays.

M1 Illinois State University forced Razorbacks' goalies to work between the pipes, firing 32 shots and forcing 24 saves. Christophe Jobin made 13 stops and Sean Danahy made 11. M1 Illinois State University outdid its season average for goals scored. M1 Illinois State University averages 5.2 goals per game. M1 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Illinois State University additionally got points from Tim Talty, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Joey Bower, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Luke Morin, who had two and Vinny Carbone and Dan Addie, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Illinois State University received assists from Mason Rosenberg, Will Whalen, Kaleb Morley, Dj Mussey, and Kyle Melton, who contributed one each.

With 37 shots on target during the contest, M1 Arkansas ^ University of exceeded the 4.4 shots it averages per game this year.

The Razorbacks were helped by Ryan Machos, who registered one goal. Machos scored on the power play 8:42 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois State University. A unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Jeremy Gaddo had put M1 Arkansas ^ University of on the power play. Cory Delisle picked up the assist. Matt Robinson also scored for M1 Arkansas ^ University of. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Arkansas ^ University of were Jacob Brown and Luc Gradisar, who each chipped in one.

David Krienke made 35 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 37 shots. M1 Illinois State University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. The Razorbacks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.