The M1 Arkansas ^ University of Razorbacks pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over M1 Illinois State University on a clutch goal by Matt Robinson.

M1 Arkansas ^ University of came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Razorbacks was down 4-2 after a goal by M1 Illinois State University's Matthew Kostopoulos at 19:16 in the second period. M1 Arkansas ^ University of knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Luc Gradisar at 19:13 in the third period.

The Razorbacks were led by Robinson, who registered one goal. Robinson scored 4:57 into overtime to make the score 5-4 M1 Arkansas ^ University of.

The 28 shots that M1 Arkansas ^ University of put on net surpassed the Razorbacks' average of 3.8 shots per game this season. M1 Arkansas ^ University of's goal total was higher than its season average. The Razorbacks average 2.9 goals per game.

M1 Arkansas ^ University of also got points from Ryan Machos, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Arkansas ^ University of also had goals scored by Landyn Howze and Jean Cobo, who each put in one. More assists for M1 Arkansas ^ University of came via Chris Green and Austin Thielges, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Arkansas ^ University of to score on any of its four power plays. M1 Illinois State University put 31 shots on net during the contest, more than the 25.6 it averages per game.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Tim Talty, who racked up two goals and one assist. Talty scored the first of his two goals at 3:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois State University. Parker Johnson picked up the assist. Talty's next tally made the score 3-2 M1 Illinois State University with 1:23 left in the second period. M1 Illinois State University had taken the advantage when the Razorbacks' Brandon Van Rooyen got sent off for boarding. M1 Illinois State University additionally got points from Johnson, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, M1 Illinois State University received assists from Chad Yale, who had one.

Christophe Jobin made 27 saves for M1 Arkansas ^ University of on 31 shots. The Razorbacks ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. M1 Illinois State University's David Krienke stopped 23 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M1 Illinois State University totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play.