The M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini were firing on all cylinders against M1 Alabama ^ University of, and when the final buzzer sounded Fighting Illini emerged with a 6-2 win.

Grant Stueve had two goals to lead M1 Illinois ^ University of to victory. Stueve scored at 1:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of and again while 4:53 into the first to make the score 3-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of.

The Fighting Illini pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 14 penalty minutes.

With 33 shots on target during the contest, M1 Illinois ^ University of exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Illinois ^ University of additionally got points from James Mcging, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M1 Illinois ^ University of also had goals scored by Austin Zima, Connor Robbs, and Josh Belmont, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Illinois ^ University of came via Joseph Ritondale, Valentino Wilson, Mike Turek, and Benjamin Jeon, who each chipped in one and Eric Cruickshank and Eric Saulters, who contributed two each.

M1 Alabama ^ University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M1 Illinois ^ University of power plays. M1 Alabama ^ University of was held below its usual level of production. M1 Alabama ^ University of averages 4.2 goals per game.

M1 Alabama ^ University of was led by Dylan Teed, who had one goal. Teed scored 28 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Illinois ^ University of. Jake Collins picked up the assist. Christopher Morard also scored for M1 Alabama ^ University of. In addition, M1 Alabama ^ University of received assists from Sam Messina, who had one.

David Heflin made 25 saves for the Fighting Illini on 27 shots. John Grenier recorded 27 saves for M1 Alabama ^ University of. M1 Alabama ^ University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.