M1 Illinois State University was within striking distance after one period, but the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini put the pedal down in the second en route to a 6-1 victory.

M1 Illinois ^ University of was led by Chris Lozinak, who tallied one goal. Lozinak scored 13:14 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of. David Kellner provided the assist.

The Fighting Illini stifled M1 Illinois State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M1 Illinois ^ University of outdid its season average for goals scored. The Fighting Illini average 3.4 goals per game. The 35 shots that M1 Illinois ^ University of put on net surpassed the Fighting Illini's average of 0.4 shots per game this season. M1 Illinois ^ University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Fighting Illini finished with 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Illinois ^ University of also got points from Kellner, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M1 Illinois ^ University of also got a goal from James McGing as well. In addition, M1 Illinois ^ University of received assists from Joseph Ritondale and Kyle Varzino, who each chipped in one and John Olen, Grant Stueve, and Eric Saulters, who contributed two each.

M1 Illinois State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M1 Illinois State University averages 3.8 goals per game. By firing 24 shots on goal, M1 Illinois State University exceeded the 18.5 shots it averages per game this year. M1 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 40 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Tyler Pope-Ferguson, who scored the team's only goal. Pope-Ferguson scored 16:09 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Illinois ^ University of. Chad Yale picked up the assist.

David Heflin recorded 23 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of. The Fighting Illini registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. David Krienke made 29 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 35 shots. M1 Illinois State University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.