M2 Illinois State University's Tommy Hlinka scored 1:03 into overtime to beat M3-Bradley University, 4-3 (OT).

M2 Illinois State University was led by Hlinka, who finished with one goal.

In a losing effort, M3-Bradley University was led by Cj Pasdertz, who tallied two goals. Pasdertz scored the first of his two goals at 7:46 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Bradley University. Evan Heimerl assisted on the tally. Pasdertz's next tally made the score 3-2 M3-Bradley University with 2:15 left in the second period. A checking from behind penalty on Hlinka had put M3-Bradley University on the power play.

M2 Illinois State University was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and six majors for 50 minutes in penalty time. M2 Illinois State University surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Illinois State University forced M3-Bradley University's goalies to work between the pipes, getting 31 shots and forcing 27 saves. Jesse Nusbaum made 19 stops and Logan Osborne made eight.

M2 Illinois State University also got points from Nicholas Conner, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Josh Searles and Ben Blonsky, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Matt Mullally, who had two and Trevor Fisk, Ryan Fleming, Nick Wayne, and Santino Salamone, who contributed one each.

M3-Bradley University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and six majors for 56 minutes in penalty time. M3-Bradley University had been averaging 14.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Bradley University forced M2 Illinois State University's goaltenders to work without much rest, firing 32 shots and forcing 29 saves. Paul Barker made four stops and Cory Wasilewski made 25.

Joseph Mason also scored for M3-Bradley University.

M2 Illinois State University registered two goals on four power play opportunities. M3-Bradley University registered two goals on six power play opportunities. For M3-Bradley University, Josh Powers was ejected from the game.