In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Illinois University of escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Saint Louis University.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Jonathan Turner's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Illinois University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 15 penalty minutes.

M2 Illinois University of was led by Turner, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Turner scored 16:34 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 Illinois University of. Darren Soneson picked up the assist.

M2 Illinois University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M2 Saint Louis University power plays.

M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Soneson, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Illinois University of also got a goal from Danny Hendrickson as well. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Conner Cecott and Peter Romanchuk, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Louis University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The 34 shots that M2 Saint Louis University put on net surpassed M2 Saint Louis University's average of 0.4 shots per game this season.

M2 Saint Louis University was helped by Alex Smith, who registered one goal. Smith scored 4:21 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Niall Caparon also scored for M2 Saint Louis University. More assists for M2 Saint Louis University came via Isaac Rider and Adam Dettenmeier, who contributed one each.

Austin Gentry made 32 saves for M2 Illinois University of on 34 shots. Andrew Hayden rejected 18 shots on goal for M2 Saint Louis University. M2 Saint Louis University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.