Austin Zima finished with one point to lead the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini to a 6-3 victory over the M1 Rochester College Warriors.

M1 Illinois ^ University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Rochester College power plays. The Fighting Illini put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 they average per game. M1 Illinois ^ University of found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. The Fighting Illini average 3.2 goals per game.

M1 Illinois ^ University of additionally got points from James Mcging, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Chris Lozinak, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Eric Saulters, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Illinois ^ University of included Eric Cruickshank and Tadayoshi Shibata, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Illinois ^ University of came via John Olen, who had two and Tyler Opilka, Grant Stueve, and Kyle Varzino, who each chipped in one.

With 22 shots on target during the contest, M1 Rochester College exceeded the 0.9 shots it averages per game this year.

The Warriors were led by Tj Burns, who had one goal and one assist. Burns scored 15:40 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M1 Illinois ^ University of. Brock Malatches provided the assist. M1 Rochester College also got points from Malatches, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jake Zarzycki also scored for M1 Rochester College. In addition, M1 Rochester College received assists from Matt Kadolph, who had two.

Zev Grumet-Morris recorded 19 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of. The Fighting Illini incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Zakk Olvin made 23 saves for M1 Rochester College on 29 shots. The Warriors incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.