In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Illinois State University escaped with a 3-2 victory over M3-McKendree University.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Nicholas Conner at 19:08 of the third period.

M2 Illinois State University was paced by Conner, who finished with one goal.

M2 Illinois State University put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 it averages per game. M2 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Ryan Fleming, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Tommy Hlinka also scored for M2 Illinois State University. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Tyler Shures, Josh Searles, and Matt Mullally, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-McKendree University averages 4.1 goals per game. M3-McKendree University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays.

M3-McKendree University was helped by Steven Csanyi, who racked up one goal. Csanyi scored on the power play 16:41 into the second period to make the score 2-2. A high sticking penalty on Anthony Luka had put M3-McKendree University on the power play. Ryan Sizer assisted on the tally. M3-McKendree University also got a goal from Dylan Mueth as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-McKendree University were Andrew Falls, who had one.

Cory Wasilewski recorded 28 saves for M2 Illinois State University. Andrew Best made 33 saves for M3-McKendree University on 36 shots. M3-McKendree University registered two goals on five power play opportunities.