M3-McKendree University and Saint Louis University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-McKendree University made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

M3-McKendree University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Sasha-Mitchell Perron 6:55 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

M3-McKendree University was sparked by Ryan Sizer, who registered one goal. Sizer scored 17:03 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-McKendree University. Dylan Mueth picked up the assist.

Saint Louis University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 42 shots on goal. The defensemen of M3-McKendree University were also effective in Saint Louis University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-McKendree University also got points from Ty Watt, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Perron, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M3-McKendree University also got a goal from Josh Donovan as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-McKendree University were Lazar Lestaric and Brendan Whitt, who contributed one each.

Saint Louis University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Saint Louis University averages 6.0 goals per game.

Saint Louis University was helped by Adam Dettenmeier, who grabbed one goal. Dettenmeier scored 1:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Saint Louis University. Isaac Rider provided the assist. James Colestock also scored for Saint Louis University. In addition, Saint Louis University received assists from Gunner OBrien, who had one.

M3-McKendree University's Jared Bradley stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. M3-McKendree University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Alec Derks rejected 38 shots on goal for Saint Louis University. Saint Louis University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.