M3-Bradley University relied on the scoring touch of Cj Pasdertz, who netted two goals, to beat M2 Eastern Illinois University, 5-2.

Pasdertz scored at 12:24 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Bradley University and again while 3:52 into the third to make the score 3-2 M3-Bradley University.

M3-Bradley University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M3-Bradley University stifled M2 Eastern Illinois University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Eastern Illinois University was unable to stop M3-Bradley University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Bradley University eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

M3-Bradley University also got a goal from Alex Wagner as well. In addition, M3-Bradley University received assists from Cody Esposito and Brad Niketopoulos, who each chipped in one.

M2 Eastern Illinois University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Eastern Illinois University puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Eastern Illinois University was led by Steven Kinnison, who grabbed two goals. Kinnison scored the first of his two goals at 16:24 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Eastern Illinois University. Kinnison's next tally made the score 2-2 with 5:27 left in the second period. Glenn Oskvarek picked up the assist.

Logan Osborne rejected 26 shots on goal for M3-Bradley University. M3-Bradley University registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Zach Peifer made 33 saves for M2 Eastern Illinois University on 37 shots. M2 Eastern Illinois University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.