The M1 Iowa State University Cyclones and the M1 Lindenwood University Lions were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Iowa State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

The Cyclones gained the winning advantage on a goal by Chase Rey 11:10 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

M1 Iowa State University was led by Rey, who had one goal.

The Cyclones could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Iowa State University puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. The Cyclones forced M1 Lindenwood University goalie Michael Hails to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. M1 Iowa State University struggled on the penalty kill, allowing the Lions to score two power play goals on three chances.

M1 Iowa State University additionally got points from Aaron Azevedo, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Colton Kramer, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Iowa State University were Jake Bruhn, who had one and Tony Uglem, who had two.

M1 Lindenwood University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 35 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.8 shots per game it averages.

The Lions were helped by Graham Zagrodney, who racked up one goal. Zagrodney scored on the power play 11:02 into the first period to make the score 2-2. M1 Lindenwood University had gained a power play chance when Adam Alcott was whistled for slashing. Jake Fairchild provided the assist. M1 Lindenwood University also got a goal from Brennan Luscombe as well. In addition, M1 Lindenwood University received assists from Kevin Walters and Brandon Rumble, who contributed one each.

Matt Goedeke made 33 saves for the Cyclones on 35 shots. M1 Iowa State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. The Lions' Hails stopped 31 shots out of the 34 that he faced. M1 Lindenwood University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.