In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Lindenwood University escaped with a 6-4 victory over M2 Northern Illinois University.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Zach Mitchell at 17:33 of the third period.

M2 Lindenwood University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 20 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.2 shots per game it averages. M2 Lindenwood University outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, M2 Lindenwood University averages 2.7 goals per contest. M2 Lindenwood University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes.

M2 Lindenwood University also got points from David Allen, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Lindenwood University included Jeremy Huber, Mitchell Miller, Tyler Arenz, and Nick Markus, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Lindenwood University received assists from Brendan Roberts, Colin Chandler, and AJ Gross, who contributed one each.

M2 Northern Illinois University found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 14 shots against M2 Lindenwood University's defense. M2 Northern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Northern Illinois University was helped by Nick Leon, who registered three goals. M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Justin Rucinski, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Eric Svejda, who had one and Troy Heurlin and Erik Gavert, who contributed two each.

Cooper Cothran rejected 10 shots on goal for M2 Lindenwood University. M2 Lindenwood University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Jacob Leon made 14 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University on 19 shots. M2 Northern Illinois University registered three goals on eight power play opportunities.