M2 Illinois University of had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-3 win over M3-Bradley University.

Nick Bartuce had a great game for M2 Illinois University of, netting two goals. Bartuce scored at 7:57 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Illinois University of and again while 13:03 into the first to make the score 4-1 M2 Illinois University of.

M2 Illinois University of pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 32 penalty minutes.

M2 Illinois University of excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in nine chances. M3-Bradley University was unable to stop M2 Illinois University of from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Illinois University of eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

M2 Illinois University of additionally got points from Danny Hendrickson, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Peter Romanchuk, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Matt Reich, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Darren Soneson, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Illinois University of received assists from Conner Cecott, Alex Timperman, Brendan Lum, and Jonathan Turner, who each chipped in one.

M3-Bradley University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 10 M2 Illinois University of power plays. M3-Bradley University kept M2 Illinois University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Paolo Delfini made 38 saves on 41 shots. M3-Bradley University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Bradley University was helped by Matt Daury, who tallied one goal. Daury scored 4:27 into the second period to make the score 5-3 M2 Illinois University of. Andrew Barnett picked up the assist. Others who scored for M3-Bradley University included Evan Heimerl and Alex Wagner, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Bradley University came via Josh Powers and Cody Esposito, who contributed two each.

M3-Bradley University's Jesse Nusbaum stopped 42 shots out of the 48 that he faced.