The M1 Davenport University Panthers pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles on a clutch goal by Everett Thompson.

M1 Davenport University's penalty kill excelled, as the Panthers gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

The 33 shots that M1 Davenport University put on net surpassed the Panthers' average of 5.7 shots per game this season. M1 Davenport University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Panthers finished with 36 penalty minutes.

Other players who recorded assists for M1 Davenport University were Cody Walsh, who had one and Jordan Simmonds and Aaron Beally, who each chipped in two.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

The Eagles were helped by Nick Ernst, who had one goal. Ernst scored on the power play 14:22 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois had gotten the advantage when M1 Davenport University's Walker Aurand was sent off for interference. Jake Floro picked up the assist. Tim Prinz also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Nick Rizzo, Stan Sojka, and Bobby Chapman, who contributed one each.

Matt Kaludis recorded 27 saves for the Panthers. The Eagles' Rob Kennedy stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors.