M2 Illinois State University, which found itself down a man often, weathered M3-McKendree University's power play opportunities and emerged with a 6-2 victory.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Tyler Shures, who finished with one goal. Shures scored on the power play 1:07 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M2 Illinois State University. Brian Reimel provided the assist.

M2 Illinois State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. M2 Illinois State University put 40 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Anthony Luka, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Tommy Hlinka, who also had one goal and one assist, and Reimel, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Anthony Salerno and Nicholas Conner, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Andy Cropp, who had two and Josh Searles and Matt Mullally, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-McKendree University averages 4.5 goals per game. M3-McKendree University's offense rang up 39 shots on M2 Illinois State University's net.

M3-McKendree University was helped by Dylan Mueth, who registered one goal. Mueth scored 7:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-McKendree University. Billy Lamb assisted on the tally. M3-McKendree University also got points from Lamb, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M3-McKendree University came via Ryan Sizer, Jacob Young, and Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who each chipped in one.

Cory Wasilewski made 37 saves for M2 Illinois State University on 39 shots. M2 Illinois State University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Jared Bradley recorded 34 saves for M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University ended with 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors.