M2 Illinois University of tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but M2 Illinois State University would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Brian Reimel put M2 Illinois State University up 5-3 in the third period, but M2 Illinois University of pulled to within one on Brendan Lum's tally 12:26 into the third period.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Reimel, who registered one goal. Reimel scored 7:42 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 Illinois State University. Andy Cropp provided the assist.

M2 Illinois State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. M2 Illinois State University kept M2 Illinois University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Austin Gentry made 30 saves on 35 shots.

M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Cropp, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Illinois State University included Matt Mullally, Nicholas Conner, and Tommy Hlinka, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Josh Searles and Zack Meyer, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M2 Illinois State University power plays. M2 Illinois University of forced M2 Illinois State University goalie Paul Barker to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

M2 Illinois University of also had goals scored by Jack Graham and Brian Shiau, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Illinois University of came via Nick Bartuce, who had one and Nick Nolan and Matt Reich, who contributed two each.

Paul Barker made 32 saves for M2 Illinois State University on 36 shots. M2 Illinois State University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Illinois University of incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.