The Peoria Rivermen tried their best to erase a four-goal deficit, but the Louisiana IceGators would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 7-5.

A goal by John Daniels put Louisiana up 7-3 in the third period, but Peoria pulled to within two on Adam Stuart's tally 19:47 into the third period.

Jake Hauswirth was a peerless playmaker for the IceGators, as he dished out five to beat the Rivermen,.

Louisiana was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and two majors for 26 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 20.0 minutes per game the IceGators had been spending in the box. By firing 28 shots on goal, Louisiana exceeded the 23.1 shots it averages per game this year. The IceGators outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, Louisiana averages 2.7 goals per contest. The IceGators cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring four goals on seven chances.

Louisiana additionally got points from Mike Kavanagh, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Dylan Hood, who also registered two goals and one assist. Louisiana also had goals scored by Zac Frischmon and Blake Hietala, who each put in one. In addition, Louisiana received assists from Brad Bourke and Jeremy Boyer, who each chipped in one and Luke Sandler and Alex Hudson, who contributed two each.

Peoria racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and two majors for 48 minutes in penalty time. The Rivermen surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Peoria gave up more goals than its normal season average. The Rivermen are averaging 2.3 goals against for the season. With 38 shots on target during the contest, Peoria exceeded the 25.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Peoria also got points from Ben Power, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Peoria included Dan Bremner, Mike Gurtler, and Chris Wilson, who scored one goal each. More assists for Peoria came via Brandon Greenside, Alec Hagaman, Ben Oskroba, and Walker Wintoneak, who each chipped in one and Jack Callahan and Steve Morra, who contributed two each.

Adam Courchaine made 33 saves for Louisiana on 38 shots. The Rivermen's starting goalie, David Jacobson, made 16 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Kyle Rank, who stopped five shots. Peoria registered two goals on five power play opportunities.