M3-Nebraska University of tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M3-Missouri State University held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Michael Humme put M3-Missouri State University up 5-3 in the third period, but M3-Nebraska University of pulled to within one on Logan Montgomery's tally 18:49 into the third period.

Brian Leslie had one goal and two assists to lead M3-Missouri State University. Leslie scored 3:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Missouri State University.

M3-Missouri State University kept M3-Nebraska University of's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jason Hughes made 30 saves on 35 shots.

M3-Missouri State University also had goals scored by Troy Korte, Jonathan Schwartz, and Shawn Leslie, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Kory Rekowski, Tyler Reineri, and Zac Schmidt, who contributed one each.

M3-Nebraska University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-Missouri State University power plays. M3-Nebraska University of was held below its usual level of production. M3-Nebraska University of averages 6.1 goals per game. With 24 shots on target during the contest, M3-Nebraska University of exceeded the 8.1 shots it averages per game this year.

Others who scored for M3-Nebraska University of included Matt Pangle, Taylor Poland, and Zach Hehn, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Nebraska University of received assists from Eric Leach, Hunter Hurt, Theodore Walters, and John Clark, who each chipped in one.

Keith Parker recorded 20 saves for M3-Missouri State University. M3-Missouri State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. M3-Nebraska University of incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.