Niall Caparon netted a hat trick to lead Saint Louis University over M2 Illinois University of, 7-5.

Saint Louis University's penalty kill excelled, as Saint Louis University gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

Saint Louis University stifled M2 Illinois University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Saint Louis University's offense rang up 39 shots on M2 Illinois University of's net. Saint Louis University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Saint Louis University additionally got points from Isaac Rider, who also had one goal and one assist. Alex Smith also scored for Saint Louis University. In addition, Saint Louis University received assists from Chris Pilcher, who had two and Carter Alcock, Tim Kmet, Adam Dettenmeier, and Colton Schalk, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Saint Louis University to score on any of its seven power plays. M2 Illinois University of kept Saint Louis University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Derks made 31 saves on 36 shots.

M2 Illinois University of was led by Krystian Szorc, who finished with one goal and two assists. Szorc scored 6:52 into the third period to make the score 5-5. Nick Bartuce provided the assist. Others who scored for M2 Illinois University of included Mitch Mohr, Conner Cecott, Robert Greising, and Marcello Delfini, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Illinois University of were Danny Hendrickson, Michael Hlinka, and Darren Soneson, who each chipped in one.

Benjamin Wexler rejected 32 shots on goal for M2 Illinois University of. M2 Illinois University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.