M3-McKendree University tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville held on for a 6-4 victory.

A goal by Nicholas Faulkner put M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville up 6-3 in the third period, but M3-McKendree University pulled to within two on Jacob Young's tally 12:31 into the third period.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville was led by Nick Edwards, who had one goal and one assist. Edwards scored on the power play 4:48 into the third period to make the score 5-3 M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville had gotten the advantage when M3-McKendree University's Sasha-Mitchell Perron was sent off for tripping. Andrew Bond assisted on the tally.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville forced M3-McKendree University goalie Jared Bradley to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville outdid its season average for goals scored. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville has scored at the pace of 3.4 goals per game during the current campaign. The defensemen of M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville were also effective in M3-McKendree University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville additionally got points from Matthew Burton, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville included Ryan Tinsley and Kain Henson, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville came via Taylor Emerick, who had two and Ryan Rauscher, Jorey Skelton, Jason Sperry, and Tyler Gilleland, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-McKendree University also got a goal from Andrew Falls as well. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Brendan Whitt, who had two and Billy Lamb, Evan Franklin, Jacob Schlote, and Lazar Lestaric, who each chipped in one.

Samuel Glazer made 26 saves for M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on 30 shots. M2 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M3-McKendree University's Bradley stopped 35 shots out of the 41 that he faced. M3-McKendree University registered one goal on three power play opportunities.