M2 Saint Louis University gutted out a close 8-6 win against M3-McKendree University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Eric Tarlas at 4:30 of the third period.

Niall Caparon had two goals and one assist to lead M2 Saint Louis University. Caparon scored the first of his two goals at 9:08 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Saint Louis University. Adam Dettenmeier assisted on the tally. Caparon's next tally made the score 7-5 M2 Saint Louis University with 10:16 left in the third period. Tim Kmet picked up the assist.

M2 Saint Louis University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Saint Louis University averages 3.9 goals per game. M2 Saint Louis University put 48 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.4 it averages per game.

M2 Saint Louis University additionally got points from Kmet, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Alex Smith, who also had one goal and one assist, and Dettenmeier, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Saint Louis University also got a goal from Isaac Rider as well. More assists for M2 Saint Louis University came via Carter Alcock, who had two and Gunner OBrien and Colton Schalk, who contributed one each.

M2 Saint Louis University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. M3-McKendree University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

M3-McKendree University was led by Ty Watt, who registered two goals. Watt scored the first of his two goals at 19:48 into the second period to make the score 4-4. Josh Donovan assisted on the tally. Watt's next tally made the score 6-5 M2 Saint Louis University with 12:38 left in the third period. Sasha-Mitchell Perron picked up the assist. M3-McKendree University also got points from Ryan Sizer, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Donovan, who also had one goal and one assist, and Dylan Mueth, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Jacob Young also scored for M3-McKendree University. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Jacob Schlote, Lazar Lestaric, and Steven Csanyi, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Hayden made 32 saves for M2 Saint Louis University on 38 shots. M2 Saint Louis University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Andrew Best recorded 40 saves for M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.