The M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini's James Mcging scored 58 seconds into overtime to beat the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles, 3-2 (OT).

Although M1 Illinois ^ University of was up by as many as two goals in the second period, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. The Eagles pulled to within 2-1 on a goal by Ben Boukal at 29 seconds in the third period.

The Fighting Illini got the win thanks to a great game by Mcging, who had two goals and one assist. Mcging scored the first of his two goals at 19:09 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of. Eric Cruickshank provided the assist. Mcging's next tally made the score 3-2 M1 Illinois ^ University of with 19:02 left in overtime. Grant Stueve assisted on the tally.

M1 Illinois ^ University of stifled M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Fighting Illini put 25 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 they average per game.

John Olen also scored for M1 Illinois ^ University of. In addition, M1 Illinois ^ University of received assists from Tyler Opilka, who had one.

The 35 shots that the Eagles put on net surpassed M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' average of 0.1 shots per game this season.

The Eagles were helped by Cody Maulsby, who registered one goal. Maulsby scored 5:24 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Chris Pontello provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois were Gavin Burbach and Bobby Chapman, who each chipped in one.

Joe Olen made 33 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of on 35 shots. The Fighting Illini totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Justin Ball recorded 22 saves for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. The Eagles incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.