M2 Illinois State University gutted out a close 3-2 win against M2 Saint Louis University.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Tommy Hlinka's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Illinois State University was paced by Hlinka, who had one goal. Hlinka scored 19:46 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Illinois State University. Matt Mullally provided the assist.

M2 Illinois State University forced M2 Saint Louis University goalie Alec Derks to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

M2 Illinois State University also had goals scored by Andy Cropp and Chris Fiordirosa, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Illinois State University came via Patrick Ummel and Brian Reimel, who contributed two each.

M2 Saint Louis University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Saint Louis University averages 4.2 goals per game. M2 Illinois State University was unable to stop M2 Saint Louis University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Saint Louis University eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

M2 Saint Louis University was helped by Isaac Rider, who finished with one goal and one assist. Rider scored 18:09 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Niall Caparon picked up the assist. M2 Saint Louis University additionally got points from Caparon, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Saint Louis University received assists from Adam Dettenmeier, who had one.

Cory Wasilewski made 29 saves for M2 Illinois State University on 31 shots. M2 Illinois State University ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Derks rejected 31 shots on goal for M2 Saint Louis University. M2 Saint Louis University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.