The M1 Missouri State University Ice Bears fell behind early, and the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones kept piling on the points on the way to an 8-0 victory.

Matt Goedeke spearheaded the defensive effort for M1 Iowa State University, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 25 saves for the shutout. Goedeke certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 0.5 entering the contest.

M1 Missouri State University's power play was ineffective against the Cyclones' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M1 Iowa State University forced the Ice Bears' goalies to work between the pipes, taking 60 shots and forcing 52 saves. Mitch Fernsler made 18 stops and Justin Davis made 34. The Cyclones stifled M1 Missouri State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Iowa State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals. The Cyclones could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Iowa State University was led by Adam Alcott, who registered one goal and one assist. Alcott scored 2:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Iowa State University. Preston Blanek picked up the assist. M1 Iowa State University additionally got points from Blanek, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M1 Iowa State University also had goals scored by Jake Uglem, who had two and Cory Sellers, Tony Uglem, Jonathan Severson, and Jake Arroyo, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Andrew Carlson and Alex Stephens, who each chipped in one and Eero Helanto, Jake Bruhn, Joey Deluca, Aaron Azevedo, and Colton Kramer, who contributed two each.

The Ice Bears forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 14 minors and one major for 53 minutes in penalty time. M1 Missouri State University surpassed its season average of 34.0 penalty minutes per game. The Ice Bears did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Missouri State University averages 4.8 goals per game.

The Cyclones registered three goals on 13 power play opportunities. For the Ice Bears, James Demarco was ejected from the game.