M3-McKendree University climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat M3-Iowa State University, 5-4.

M3-McKendree University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. M3-McKendree University took a 1-0 advantage on a power play goal by Sasha-Mitchell Perron at 14 seconds in the first period. M3-McKendree University found itself down 4-2 after M3-Iowa State University's William Celsing put the puck home short handed at 14:18 in the second period. After evening things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Ryan Sizer at 2:51 in the third, M3-McKendree University got the game-winner from Perron at 12:59 in the third period.

Perron was all over the ice for M3-McKendree University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win.

M3-Iowa State University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

M3-McKendree University additionally got points from Lazar Lestaric, who also finished with one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Sizer, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. M3-McKendree University also got a goal from Ty Watt as well. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Jacob Young, who had one and Steven Csanyi, who had two.

M3-Iowa State University's offense rang up 39 shots on M3-McKendree University's net. M3-Iowa State University's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. M3-Iowa State University gives up 1.8 goal per game. M3-Iowa State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Iowa State University was helped by Brian Bunten, who racked up one goal. Bunten scored 16:03 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-McKendree University. Jeremy Szczurek assisted on the tally. M3-Iowa State University also got points from Szczurek, who also had one goal and one assist and Celsing, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Robert Donovan also scored for M3-Iowa State University. More assists for M3-Iowa State University came via Clayton Janecke and Eric Baldwin, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Best made 35 saves for M3-McKendree University on 39 shots. M3-McKendree University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Iowa State University's Robbie Cordes stopped 33 shots out of the 38 that he faced. M3-Iowa State University registered one goal on four power play opportunities.