M2 Michigan University of had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over M2 Illinois State University.

M2 Michigan University of was led by goalie Tristan Neeb, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. Neeb certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.0 entering the contest.

M2 Michigan University of was sparked by Nicholas Cusmano, who registered one goal. Cusmano scored 7:50 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Michigan University of. Wesley Cimmarrusti assisted on the tally.

M2 Michigan University of forced M2 Illinois State University's goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, ripping 42 shots and forcing 37 saves. Paul Barker made 16 stops and Cory Wasilewski made 21.

M2 Michigan University of additionally got points from Cimmarrusti, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Michigan University of also had goals scored by Cameren Scharret, Luke Turner, and Jack Blumberg, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Michigan University of came via Alex Shell, who had two and Owen Helber, Nick Daigneau, Andrew Hyde, Konstantinos Karabetsos, and Matt Taylor, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Andy Cropp, who scored the team's only goal. Cropp scored 17:29 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Michigan University of. Brian Reimel picked up the assist.

M2 Michigan University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. M2 Illinois State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.