Undaunted by a four-goal deficit, M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville battled back to claim a 7-4 victory over M2 Saint Louis University.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville never led in the game until netting the game winner. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville trailed 4-0 after a goal by M2 Saint Louis University's Isaac Rider at 6:57 in the second period. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Taylor Emerick at 16:18 in the second period. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville scored the game winner at 15:53 in the third period on a goal by Emerick.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville kept M2 Saint Louis University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Derks made 43 saves on 50 shots. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville bested its season scoring average. This season, M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville averages 4.4 goals per contest.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville additionally got points from Nick Edwards, who also had one goal and three assists. Others who scored for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville included Matthew Burton, Nicholas Edwards, and Tyler Gilleland, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville came via Ryan Tinsley, who had two, Andrew Bond, who had three, and Kevin Cortivo and Jason Steiner, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Louis University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. M2 Saint Louis University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 25 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.3 shots per game it averages.

M2 Saint Louis University was helped by Ben Modde, who racked up one goal. Modde scored 1:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Saint Louis University. Michael Wiacek provided the assist. M2 Saint Louis University also had goals scored by Alex Smith and Eric Tarlas, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Saint Louis University received assists from Adam Dettenmeier, who had two and James Colestock, Gunner OBrien, Curran Eigelberger, and Samson Niemotka, who contributed one each.

Jake Davis made 16 saves before being replaced by Justin Nosser, who took the win and made five saves. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M2 Saint Louis University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.