Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Ohio University Bobcats defeated the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured six attempts between both teams. M1 Illinois ^ University of's shootout goal was scored by Jack Soneson. In addition to the clincher, M1 Ohio University got a shootout goal from Tyler Pecka.

The Bobcats were paced by Michael Palasics, who had one goal. Palasics scored 1:33 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Reilly Moore provided the assist.

In the losing effort, the Fighting Illini were led by Eric Cruickshank, who racked up two goals. Cruickshank scored the first of his two goals at 18:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of. James Mcging assisted on the tally. Cruickshank's next tally made the score 2-2 with 23 seconds left in the second period. M1 Illinois ^ University of had gotten the advantage when M1 Ohio University's Grant Hazel was sent off for cross checking. Mcging picked up the assist.

The Bobcats did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Ohio University averages 5.1 goals per game. With 50 shots on target during the contest, the Bobcats exceeded the 3.3 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Ohio University also got a goal from Matthew Hartman as well. More assists for M1 Ohio University came via Derek Rahme, Liam Geither, and Cody Black, who contributed one each.

The 20 shots that the Fighting Illini put on net surpassed M1 Illinois ^ University of's average of 1.1 shot per game this season.

In addition, M1 Illinois ^ University of received assists from Austin Zima and Tyler Opilka, who each chipped in one.

Aaron Alkema rejected 18 shots on goal for M1 Ohio University. The Bobcats incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joe Olen recorded 47 saves for the Fighting Illini. M1 Illinois ^ University of incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.