Kyle Varzino finished with one point to lead the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini to a 5-2 victory over M1 Indiana Tech.

M1 Illinois ^ University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. By firing 32 shots on goal, the Fighting Illini exceeded the 0.7 shots they average per game this year.

M1 Illinois ^ University of also had goals scored by Austin Zima, Joey Caprio, Eric Cruickshank, and Tadayoshi Shibata, who scored one goal each. More assists for M1 Illinois ^ University of came via Eric Saulters, who had two and Joseph Ritondale, Jack Soneson, James McGing, John Olen, Mario Pacheco, and Grant Stueve, who each chipped in one.

M1 Indiana Tech's offense operated below its season average. M1 Indiana Tech puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. With 27 shots on target during the contest, M1 Indiana Tech exceeded the 9.5 shots it averages per game this year.

M1 Illinois ^ University of took out David Heflin after he had made 21 saves and installed Joe Olen in goal, where he finished with four saves and the win. The Fighting Illini incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. M1 Indiana Tech's starting goalie, Zach Larson, made eight saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Chet Tooker, who stopped 19 shots. M1 Indiana Tech totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play.