The M1 Iowa State University Cyclones tried their best to erase a four-goal deficit, but the M1 Ohio University Bobcats would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

M1 Ohio University made the score 4-0 on a goal by Matthew Hartman at 1:57 in the third period, and M1 Iowa State University got as close as 4-2 when Colton Kramer scored 9:52 into the third period.

The Bobcats found themselves short handed often, totaling 22 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays. M1 Ohio University put 31 shots on net during the contest, more than the 5.7 it averages per game.

The Bobcats were helped by Diego Breckenridge, who grabbed one goal. Breckenridge scored 9:09 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Ohio University. M1 Ohio University also got points from Joey Breslin, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M1 Ohio University also had goals scored by Derek Rahme and Matthew Rudin, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Ohio University were Tyler Pecka and Grant Hazel, who each chipped in one and Patrick Spellacy and Liam Geither, who contributed two each.

With 24 shots on target during the contest, the Cyclones exceeded the 1.4 shot they average per game this year. M1 Iowa State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Cyclones give up 2.3 goals per game.

Others who scored for M1 Iowa State University included Tony Uglem and Zack Johnson, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Iowa State University received assists from Michael Addison, Jake Bruhn, Aaron Azevedo, Jonathan Severson, and Jacob Arroyo, who each chipped in one.

Aaron Alkema recorded 21 saves for M1 Ohio University. The Bobcats registered two goals on four power play opportunities. M1 Iowa State University took out Matt Goedeke after he had made 20 saves and installed Derek Moser in goal, where he finished with six saves and the loss. The Cyclones incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. For M1 Iowa State University, Bruhn was ejected from the game.