The M1 Lindenwood University Lions had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini.

M1 Illinois ^ University of was stymied by M1 Lindenwood University's netminder Cody Karpinski, who stopped 26 shots during the victory. Karpinski managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.86 prior to the game.

The Lions were paced by Alexander Carlsson, who finished with one goal. Carlsson scored 19:58 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Lindenwood University. Cade Owad provided the assist.

M1 Lindenwood University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 48 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages.

M1 Lindenwood University also had goals scored by Stephen Bopp, Jake Wynd, and Michael Lozano, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Lindenwood University came via Christoffer Lowenhielm and Graham Zagrodney, who each chipped in one and Tobias Nasgarde and Jake Fairchild, who contributed two each.

The Fighting Illini excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M1 Illinois ^ University of was held below its usual level of production. The Fighting Illini average 3.2 goals per game. By firing 27 shots on goal, M1 Illinois ^ University of exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

The Fighting Illini were led by James Mcging, who scored the team's only goal. Mcging scored on the power play 6:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of. M1 Illinois ^ University of earned a power play opportunity when Fairchild was put in the box for roughing. Eric Cruickshank picked up the assist.

The Lions ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. For M1 Lindenwood University, Tommy Heinzman was ejected from the game. Joe Olen made 44 saves for the Fighting Illini on 48 shots. M1 Illinois ^ University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.