Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles defeated M1 Midland University in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' offense rang up 46 shots on M1 Midland University's net.

The Eagles were led by Chris Pontello, who registered one goal and one assist. Pontello scored 6:13 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Josh Hart picked up the assist. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got a goal from Stan Sojka as well. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Tim Prinz and Matt Cessna, who contributed one each.

M1 Midland University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois power plays. The 25 shots that M1 Midland University put on net surpassed M1 Midland University's average of 20.5 shots per game this season.

M1 Midland University was helped by Blair Seitz, who finished with one goal. Seitz scored on the power play 16:05 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. A tripping penalty on Ryan Martin had put M1 Midland University on the power play. Connor Hyde provided the assist. Sam Turner also scored for M1 Midland University. In addition, M1 Midland University received assists from Ben Henry, Kyle Whipple, and Zach Voss, who each chipped in one.

Chris Mallon recorded 23 saves for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M1 Midland University's Jarin Aden stopped 43 shots out of the 45 that he faced. M1 Midland University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.