Tyler Valentin grabbed one point to lead the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles to a 2-1 victory over the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers.

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

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got a goal from Chris Pontello as well. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Chayce Coenen and Jake Floro, who each chipped in one.

M1 Mercyhurst University was held below its usual level of production. The Lakers put an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. M1 Mercyhurst University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 20 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.7 shot per game it averages.

The Lakers were led by Brian Hamm, who scored the team's only goal. Hamm scored 16:47 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Darnell Clarke provided the assist.

Rob Kennedy rejected 19 shots on goal for the Eagles. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors. For the Eagles, Matt Cessna was ejected from the game. Adam Goss made 28 saves for M1 Mercyhurst University on 30 shots. The Lakers incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.