The M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles on the way to a 5-3 win.

M1 Illinois ^ University of made the score 5-2 on a goal by Josh Belmont at 9:47 in the third period, and M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois got as close as 5-3 when Ryan Martin scored 10:43 into the third period.

The Fighting Illini's offense was clicking better than usual and put 22 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.2 shot per game they average.

M1 Illinois ^ University of was led by Eric Cruickshank, who tallied three goals and one assist. M1 Illinois ^ University of additionally got points from Shaunak Pal, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Illinois ^ University of came via James Mcging, who had two and Joseph Ritondale, Austin Zima, Jack Soneson, and Grant Stueve, who each chipped in one.

The Fighting Illini were unable to stop the Eagles from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. The Eagles' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois gives up 2.4 goals per game. The defensemen of the Eagles were also effective in M1 Illinois ^ University of's zone, and came away with two goals.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was led by Jake Floro, who finished with one goal and one assist. Floro scored on the power play 11:30 into the second period to make the score 2-2. The Eagles had gotten the advantage when the Fighting Illini's Stueve was sent off for holding. Cody Maulsby picked up the assist. Connor McGovern also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Ben Boukal, Tim Prinz, Gavin Burbach, and Chris Pontello, who contributed one each.

Joe Olen made 28 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of on 31 shots. The Fighting Illini incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' starting goalie, Rob Kennedy, made 16 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Justin Ball, who stopped one shot. The Eagles incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.