M3-McKendree University, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M2 Illinois University of and clinched a 5-3 victory.

M3-McKendree University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-McKendree University's Dylan Mueth scored on the power play at 1:16 in the third period to put M3-McKendree University up 4-1.

M3-McKendree University was led by Mueth, who had one goal and one assist.

In the losing effort, M2 Illinois University of was paced by Peter Romanchuk, who registered two goals and one assist. Romanchuk scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 18:34 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-McKendree University. M2 Illinois University of earned a power play opportunity when Ty Watt was put in the box for roughing. Trey Barnes picked up the assist. Romanchuk's next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 M3-McKendree University with 17:10 left in the third period. Matt Reich provided the assist.

M3-McKendree University's offense rang up 46 shots on M2 Illinois University of's net.

M3-McKendree University also got points from Brendan Whitt, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-McKendree University also had goals scored by Jacob Schlote, Jason Beilke, and Ryan Sizer, who each put in one. More assists for M3-McKendree University came via Steven Csanyi, Jacob Young, and Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who each chipped in one.

M2 Illinois University of kept M3-McKendree University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jared Bradley made 29 saves on 32 shots. M2 Illinois University of got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Nick Bartuce, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Conner Cecott and Brian Shiau, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Benjamin Wexler rejected 41 shots on goal for M2 Illinois University of. M2 Illinois University of incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.