The M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles took the lead against the M1 Ohio University Bobcats in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

A goal 6:57 into the first period by Ryan Martin proved to be the game winner, and powered M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois to the victory. Chris Pontello provided the assist.

Justin Ball frustrated M1 Ohio University's offense all game, and stopped 38 shots en route to a shutout. Ball certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.15 entering the contest.

The Eagles were led by Martin, who had one goal.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Bobcats to score on any of their four power plays. The Eagles was steadier on the defensive front than they have been for much of this season. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois averages 2.6 goals allowed per game.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got a goal from Gavin Burbach as well. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Nick Gnagni and Aaron Blaker, who each chipped in one.

M1 Ohio University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois power plays. The Bobcats could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Ohio University averages 5.0 goals per game. The Bobcats forced the Eagles goalie Ball to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Aaron Alkema made 19 saves for M1 Ohio University on 21 shots. The Bobcats incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.