Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville defeated the M1 Oklahoma ^ University of Sooners in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville trailed 2-1 after a power play goal by M1 Oklahoma ^ University of's Derek Tylka at 12:05 in the second period. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville tied things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Brandon Janke at 10:53 in the third period.

M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville was held below its usual level of production. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville averages 5.4 goals per game. With 29 shots on target during the contest, M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville exceeded the 4.6 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville found itself short handed often, totaling 28 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville was helped by Landon Hiebert, who racked up one goal. Hiebert scored on the power play 3:30 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville had gained a power play chance when Patrick Grace was whistled for cross checking. Brad Edwards assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville were Christian Tyson and Daniel Skoglund, who contributed one each.

By firing 27 shots on goal, the Sooners exceeded the 1.0 shot they average per game this year. M1 Oklahoma ^ University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

The Sooners were helped by Aharon Lara, who had one goal. Lara scored six seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Oklahoma ^ University of. Mike Behm picked up the assist. In addition, M1 Oklahoma ^ University of received assists from Cory Ramsey, Jordan Greenberg, and Mico Solorzano, who each chipped in one.

Kyle Miller rejected 25 shots on goal for M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville. M2 Lindenwood University-Belleville registered two goals on four power play opportunities. M1 Oklahoma ^ University of's Cacy Wilfer stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced.