The M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M1 Iowa State University Cyclones would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

M1 Iowa State University made the score 4-2 on a goal by Alex Grupe at 17:58 in the second period, and M1 Illinois ^ University of got as close as 4-3 when James Mcging scored 18:23 into the third period.

The Cyclones got the win with help from a great game by Colton Kramer, who had one goal and two assists. Kramer scored 6:24 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Iowa State University. Kody Reuter picked up the assist.

M1 Iowa State University put 44 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.2 it averages per game.

M1 Iowa State University also got points from Cory Sellers, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Tony Uglem also scored for M1 Iowa State University. More assists for M1 Iowa State University came via Aaron Azevedo, who had two and Trevor Sabo and Andrew Carlson, who each chipped in one.

The Cyclones were unable to stop the Fighting Illini from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Illinois ^ University of eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

The Fighting Illini were helped by Eric Saulters, who had one goal. Saulters scored 12:25 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M1 Iowa State University. Mcging assisted on the tally. M1 Illinois ^ University of additionally got points from Mcging, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Illinois ^ University of also got a goal from Chris Lozinak as well. In addition, M1 Illinois ^ University of received assists from Eric Cruickshank and John Olen, who contributed one each.

M1 Iowa State University's Matt Goedeke stopped 29 shots out of the 32 that he faced. The Cyclones totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Joe Olen rejected 40 shots on goal for M1 Illinois ^ University of. The Fighting Illini incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.