M3-Iowa State University took home the 6-3 victory over M2 Illinois State University.

M3-Iowa State University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Illinois State University to score on any of its five power plays. M2 Illinois State University was unable to stop M3-Iowa State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Iowa State University eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M3-Iowa State University was helped by John Fiflis, who tallied one goal. Fiflis scored 8:55 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Iowa State University. Brian Holappa provided the assist. M3-Iowa State University also got points from Jeremy Szczurek, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Holappa, who also had one goal and two assists. Others who scored for M3-Iowa State University included Johnny Domina, Brit Brothen, and Alex Grose, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Iowa State University were Mark Wishman, who had three and Will Schackmuth and Brian Bunten, who contributed one each.

M2 Illinois State University was helped by Tommy Hlinka, who registered one goal. Hlinka scored short handed 1:29 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-Iowa State University. M2 Illinois State University was on a disadvantage when Brian Reimel went off the ice for slashing. Matt Mullally picked up the assist. M2 Illinois State University additionally got points from Anthony Salerno, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Mullally, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for M2 Illinois State University came via Tyler Shures, who had one.

Robbie Cordes rejected 23 shots on goal for M3-Iowa State University. M3-Iowa State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cory Wasilewski recorded 37 saves for M2 Illinois State University. M2 Illinois State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.