M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's Cam Bernicki scored 4:36 into overtime to beat M3-Bradley University, 3-2 (OT).

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was sparked by Bernicki, who had one goal.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 59 minutes in penalty time. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria had been averaging 28.0 minutes in penalties per game.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria also had goals scored by Nicholas Walenski and Zach Bunce, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria came via Joe Dobbeleare, who had two and Phillip Edwards, Jonathon Neville, and Jacob Schwieter, who each chipped in one.

M3-Bradley University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Bradley University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Bradley University puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. M3-Bradley University kept M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cameron Harron made 30 saves on 32 shots.

M3-Bradley University was helped by Alex Wagner, who grabbed one goal. Wagner scored on the power play 10:13 into the first period to make the score 1-1. M3-Bradley University had gotten the advantage when M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's Walenski was sent off for cross checking. Cody Esposito provided the assist. M3-Bradley University also got a goal from Joey Amato as well. In addition, M3-Bradley University received assists from Bailey Barisch, who had one.

For M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, Edwards and Braden Shumaker were ejected from the contest. Logan Osborne made 22 saves for M3-Bradley University on 25 shots. M3-Bradley University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.