The M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini had trouble finding ways to stop the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles, which beat Fighting Illini, 4-1.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was sparked by Nick Gnagni, who grabbed one goal. Gnagni scored 15:09 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Derek Diaz assisted on the tally.

The Eagles stifled M1 Illinois ^ University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois kept the Fighting Illini's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joe Olen made 27 saves on 31 shots.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Diaz, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois included Nick Ernst and Chris Pontello, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois were Connor McGovern, who had two and Ryan Martin, Chris Skordilis, Gavin Burbach, and Nick Rizzo, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois ^ University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Fighting Illini were held below their usual level of production. M1 Illinois ^ University of puts an average of 3.9 pucks into the net per game. The Fighting Illini's offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.4 shot per game they average.

M1 Illinois ^ University of was led by Eric Cruickshank, who scored the team's only goal. Cruickshank scored 6:19 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. James Mcging picked up the assist.

Justin Ball made 15 saves before being replaced by Rob Kennedy, who took the win and made nine saves. The Eagles incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Fighting Illini incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.