The M1 Iowa State University Cyclones and the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Iowa State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Tony Uglem at 18:15 of the third period.

The Cyclones were paced by Uglem, who grabbed one goal.

M1 Iowa State University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.1 shot per game it averages.

Others who scored for M1 Iowa State University included Trevor Sabo and Jonathan Severson, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Iowa State University received assists from Zack Johnson, Jake Bruhn, Aaron Azevedo, Colton Kramer, and Alex Stephens, who contributed one each.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was helped by Derek Diaz, who registered one goal. Diaz scored on the power play 1:01 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Connor McGovern picked up the assist. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Gavin Burbach, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Nick Ernst and Jake Floro, who each chipped in one.

Derek Moser rejected 28 shots on goal for the Cyclones. M1 Iowa State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Justin Ball recorded 25 saves for the Eagles. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.