M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville gutted out a close 5-4 win against M2 Grand Valley State University.

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

Nicholas Sabol had a great game for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, netting two goals. Sabol scored on the power play at 6:49 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and again while 13:10 into the second to make the score 3-3.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville stifled M2 Grand Valley State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville kept M2 Grand Valley State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jared Maddock made 31 saves on 36 shots.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville also got points from Ryan Rauscher, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville also got a goal from Taylor Emerick as well. In addition, M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville received assists from Kevin Cortivo, Nicholas Faulkner, Ryan Tinsley, and Kain Henson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Grand Valley State University forced M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville goalie Jake Davis to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. M2 Grand Valley State University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M2 Grand Valley State University gives up 1.9 goal per game.

M2 Grand Valley State University was led by Nicholas Schultz, who grabbed one goal and two assists. Schultz scored 17:27 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M2 Grand Valley State University. Alex Ostrowski picked up the assist. Others who scored for M2 Grand Valley State University included Thomas Luzynski, Anthony Russo, and Corbin Rainey, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Grand Valley State University came via Cameron Dyde and Michael Bishop, who contributed one each.

Jake Davis made 33 saves for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on 37 shots. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Grand Valley State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.