M2 Illinois State University pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over M2 Illinois University of on a clutch goal by Anthony Luka.

M2 Illinois State University overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Illinois State University trailed 2-0 after a goal by M2 Illinois University of's Brendan Lum at 11:20 in the second period. M2 Illinois State University tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Brian Reimel at 10:14 in the third period.

M2 Illinois State University got the win on the strength of a great game by Reimel, who had one goal and two assists.

M2 Illinois State University stifled M2 Illinois University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Illinois State University's offense rang up 34 shots on M2 Illinois University of's net. M2 Illinois State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Robert Brege also scored for M2 Illinois State University.

M2 Illinois University of put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Illinois State University to score on any of its five power plays. M2 Illinois University of was held below its usual level of production. M2 Illinois University of puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. M2 Illinois University of kept M2 Illinois State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Max Johnson made 34 saves on 36 shots.

M2 Illinois University of was helped by Darren Soneson, who registered one goal. Soneson scored 5:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Illinois University of. Peter Romanchuk assisted on the tally. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Nick Nolan and Danny Hendrickson, who each chipped in one.

M2 Illinois State University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Benjamin Wexler rejected 31 shots on goal for M2 Illinois University of. M2 Illinois University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.