M3-Iowa State University, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M3-McKendree University and clinched a 4-3 victory.

M3-Iowa State University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Iowa State University's Clayton Janecke scored on the power play at 4:50 in the second period to put M3-Iowa State University up 3-0.

M3-Iowa State University was led by Jack McGinty, who had one goal. McGinty scored 15:10 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M3-Iowa State University. William Celsing picked up the assist.

M3-Iowa State University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Iowa State University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-Iowa State University additionally got points from Jeremy Szczurek, who also registered one goal and one assist and Janecke, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-Iowa State University also got a goal from John Fiflis as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Iowa State University were Brit Brothen and Eric Baldwin, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-McKendree University averages 5.3 goals per game. M3-McKendree University kept M3-Iowa State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Robbie Cordes made 32 saves on 35 shots.

M3-McKendree University was helped by Dylan Mueth, who tallied one goal. Mueth scored 11:43 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Iowa State University. Ryan Sizer provided the assist. Others who scored for M3-McKendree University included Lazar Lestaric and Ty Watt, who each put in one. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Billy Lamb and Jacob Schlote, who each chipped in one.

M3-Iowa State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M3-McKendree University's Andrew Best stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. M3-McKendree University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.