M2 Illinois University of had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-3 win over M3-Loyola University-Chicago.

Conner Cecott was all over the ice for M2 Illinois University of, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Cecott scored 9:10 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Marcello Delfini assisted on the tally.

M2 Illinois University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Loyola University-Chicago to score on any of its three power plays. M2 Illinois University of kept M3-Loyola University-Chicago's goalie busy throughout the game, and Tyler Kovach made 32 saves on 39 shots. M2 Illinois University of surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Illinois University of averages 4.9 goals per game.

M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Danny Hendrickson, who also registered two goals and one assist, Jack Graham, who also tallied one goal and two assists, and Jonathan Turner, who also had one goal and two assists. M2 Illinois University of also had goals scored by Nick Nolan and Darren Soneson, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Mitch Mohr, Peter Romanchuk, Robert Greising, and Krystian Szorc, who each chipped in one.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M2 Illinois University of was unable to stop M3-Loyola University-Chicago from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Loyola University-Chicago eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago was helped by Victor Koister, who racked up one goal. Koister scored 13:55 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 Illinois University of. Patrick Myers provided the assist. M3-Loyola University-Chicago also got points from Matt Barnett, who also registered one goal and one assist and Andrew Hadley, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for M3-Loyola University-Chicago came via Nick Piper, who had one.

Austin Gentry recorded 29 saves for M2 Illinois University of. M2 Illinois University of incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M3-Loyola University-Chicago incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.