Behind one goal from Alex Wagner and four goals Evan Heimerl, M3-Bradley University downed M2 Illinois State University 10-7.

Wagner scored on the power play 1:08 into the third period to make the score 8-3 M3-Bradley University. M3-Bradley University had gotten the advantage when M2 Illinois State University's Steven Meister was sent off for boarding. Josh Powers assisted on the tally.

M3-Bradley University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Bradley University gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

M3-Bradley University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 19 minutes in penalty time. M3-Bradley University surpassed its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Bradley University forced M2 Illinois State University's goalies to work in net, totaling 36 shots and forcing 26 saves. Max Johnson made 15 stops and Paul Barker made 11. M3-Bradley University stifled M2 Illinois State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Bradley University found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, M3-Bradley University averages 4.5 goals per contest.

M3-Bradley University also got points from Powers, who also had one goal and two assists, Cody Esposito, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Cj Pasdertz, who also tallied two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Bradley University also got a goal from Bailey Barisch as well. More assists for M3-Bradley University came via Andrew Barnett, who had one and nicholas marselle and Matt Daury, who contributed two each.

M2 Illinois State University's offense rang up 36 shots on M3-Bradley University's net. M2 Illinois State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Illinois State University averages 3.3 goals per game. Penalties took their toll on M2 Illinois State University, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Nicholas Conner, who also racked up two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Illinois State University included Tyler Shures, Anthony Salerno, and Ben Blonsky, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Tommy Hlinka, who had two and Anthony Luka, Matt Mullally, and Santino Salamone, who each chipped in one.

Jesse Nusbaum made 29 saves for M3-Bradley University on 36 shots. M2 Illinois State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.