M1 Illinois State University had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers.

M1 Illinois State University was sparked by Joey Bower, who registered one goal. Bower scored 19:18 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Illinois State University. Tim Talty assisted on the tally.

M1 Illinois State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M1 Illinois State University averages 4.3 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M1 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Illinois State University additionally got points from Talty, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Luke Morin, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Kaleb Morley, who also had one goal and one assist, and Parker Johnson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Illinois State University also got a goal from Mason Rosenberg as well. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Illinois State University were Clint Zumer, who had two and Matthew Kostopoulos, Jeremy Gaddo, and Steve Wrzala, who contributed one each.

M1 Mercyhurst University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Lakers put an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. M1 Mercyhurst University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Lakers give up 2.3 goals per game. M1 Mercyhurst University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 43 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.3 shot per game it averages. The Lakers' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M1 Mercyhurst University finished with 28 penalty minutes.

Marc Hayton made 41 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 43 shots. M1 Illinois State University registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Adam Goss took the loss and made 12 saves before being replaced by Logan Rothbauer who made seven saves. The Lakers registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.