Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Missouri State University Ice Bears defeated the M1 Arkansas ^ University of Razorbacks in a shootout 5-4 (1-0 SO).

M1 Missouri State University came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Ice Bears was down 4-2 after a power play goal by M1 Arkansas ^ University of's Ryan Machos at 1:08 in the third period. M1 Missouri State University knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Marshall Gevers at 7:50 in the third period.

The Ice Bears put 30 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.9 they average per game. M1 Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Missouri State University also got points from Logan Lopicka, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M1 Missouri State University also got a goal from Brendan McClew as well. More assists for M1 Missouri State University came via Austin Purdy, Alex Turin, Brennan Anderson, and Bryan Fuhler, who each chipped in one.

The Razorbacks' offense was clicking better than usual and put 27 shots on goal during the game, better than the 5.1 shots per game they average.

Others who scored for M1 Arkansas ^ University of included Matt Robinson and Luc Gradisar, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Arkansas ^ University of received assists from Jacob Brown, who had one and Cory Delisle, who had two.

Justin Davis made 23 saves for the Ice Bears on 27 shots. M1 Missouri State University registered one goal on two power play opportunities. M1 Arkansas ^ University of's Sean Danahy stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Razorbacks incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.