The M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M1 Illinois State University and clinched a 4-2 victory.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Eagles' Ryan Martin scored on the power play at 4:46 in the second period to put M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois up 3-0.

M1 Illinois State University was unable to stop the Eagles from sending pucks towards the net, and M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

The Eagles were helped by Stan Sojka, who grabbed one goal. Sojka scored 6:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Matt Cessna provided the assist. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois additionally got points from Nick Ernst, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Nick Rizzo also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois were Ben Boukal, Tyler Valentin, Bobby Chapman, Nick Gnagni, and Jake Floro, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois State University was held below its usual level of production. M1 Illinois State University averages 4.7 goals per game. M1 Illinois State University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 28 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays.

M1 Illinois State University was helped by Kyle Melton, who finished with one goal. Melton scored 5:06 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Dj Mussey picked up the assist. M1 Illinois State University also got a goal from Tim Talty as well.

Justin Ball recorded 22 saves for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. David Krienke made 29 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 33 shots. M1 Illinois State University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.