Behind a great game by James Mcging, who had two goals and two assists, the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini defeated the M1 Rochester College Warriors, 5-2.

Mcging's tallies came at 10:20 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M1 Illinois ^ University of and 14:54 into the third to make the score 5-2 M1 Illinois ^ University of.

M1 Illinois ^ University of's penalty kill excelled, as the Fighting Illini gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Illinois ^ University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. The Fighting Illini put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 they average per game.

M1 Illinois ^ University of additionally got points from Eric Cruickshank, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M1 Illinois ^ University of included Chris Lozinak and John Olen, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Illinois ^ University of were Eric Saulters, who had two and Tyler Opilka, who had three.

By firing 22 shots on goal, M1 Rochester College exceeded the 0.8 shots it averages per game this year.

The Warriors were helped by Jacob Burford, who racked up one goal. Burford scored 12:39 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois ^ University of. Brock Malatches assisted on the tally. M1 Rochester College also got a goal from Tj Burns as well. In addition, M1 Rochester College received assists from Matt Kadolph, who had one.

Zev Grumet-Morris made 20 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of on 22 shots. The Fighting Illini registered two goals on four power play opportunities. M1 Rochester College's starting goalie, Zakk Olvin, made 12 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Brenden Kruckenberg, who stopped 21 shots. The Warriors incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.