Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M2 Robert Morris University Illi defeated M2 Saint Louis University in a shootout 5-4 (1-0 SO).

M2 Robert Morris University Illi came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Robert Morris University Illi was down 3-1 after a goal by M2 Saint Louis University's Tim Kmet at 3:48 in the second period. M2 Robert Morris University Illi knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Jordan DeYoung at 16:47 in the third period.

M2 Robert Morris University Illi pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 20 penalty minutes.

M2 Saint Louis University was unable to stop M2 Robert Morris University Illi from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Robert Morris University Illi eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

M2 Saint Louis University forced M2 Robert Morris University Illi goalie Andy Poetzinger to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. M2 Saint Louis University found itself short handed often, totaling 20 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

M2 Saint Louis University was helped by Niall Caparon, who had two goals and one assist. Caparon scored the first of his two goals at 4:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Saint Louis University. Adam Dettenmeier provided the assist. Caparon's next tally made the score 4-3 M2 Saint Louis University with 9:08 left in the third period. M2 Saint Louis University had gotten the advantage when M2 Robert Morris University Illi's Vito Bruno was sent off for high sticking. Kmet assisted on the tally. M2 Saint Louis University additionally got points from Kmet, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Dettenmeier, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. In addition, M2 Saint Louis University received assists from Isaac Rider and Carter Alcock, who each chipped in one.

Poetzinger rejected 29 shots on goal for M2 Robert Morris University Illi. Alec Derks made 30 saves for M2 Saint Louis University on 34 shots. M2 Saint Louis University registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.