M3-Loyola University-Chicago tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but M2 Illinois University of would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

A goal by Marcello Delfini put M2 Illinois University of up 3-0 in the third period, but M3-Loyola University-Chicago pulled to within two on Victor Koister's tally 15:21 into the third period.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago was stymied by M2 Illinois University of's netminder Benjamin Wexler, who stopped 26 shots during the victory. Wexler certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.0 entering the contest.

M2 Illinois University of stifled M3-Loyola University-Chicago's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Illinois University of forced M3-Loyola University-Chicago goalie Tyler Kovach to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. M2 Illinois University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Illinois University of finished with 32 penalty minutes.

M2 Illinois University of was helped by Danny Hendrickson, who had one goal. Hendrickson scored 18:55 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Illinois University of. Peter Romanchuk provided the assist. More assists for M2 Illinois University of came via Nick Bartuce, Conner Cecott, and Brendan Lum, who each chipped in one.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. M3-Loyola University-Chicago surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Loyola University-Chicago put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Illinois University of to score on any of its eight power plays. M3-Loyola University-Chicago was held below its usual level of production. M3-Loyola University-Chicago averages 5.1 goals per game.

In addition, M3-Loyola University-Chicago received assists from Sean Thornton and Dominic Marcus, who contributed one each.

Tyler Kovach made 35 saves for M3-Loyola University-Chicago on 38 shots. M3-Loyola University-Chicago registered zero goals on eight power play opportunities. M3-Loyola University-Chicago ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Jordan Hawkins was ejected from the game.