In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Lewis University escaped with a 4-3 victory over M2 Northern Illinois University.

M2 Lewis University gained the winning advantage on a goal by Alex Carson 5:55 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

M2 Lewis University was led by Carson, who had one goal.

M2 Lewis University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Lewis University averages 8.5 goals per game. With 31 shots on target during the contest, M2 Lewis University exceeded the 6.0 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Lewis University additionally got points from Vincent Kesic, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Lewis University included Nicholas Johnsen and Justin Adams, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Lewis University were Tanner Todd, Patrick Nelson, Nick Santelli, Matthew Eberhardt, and Pat Conoboy, who each chipped in one.

M2 Northern Illinois University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Northern Illinois University puts an average of 6.3 pucks into the net per game. M2 Northern Illinois University's offense rang up 37 shots on M2 Lewis University's net.

M2 Northern Illinois University was led by Nick Leon, who finished with one goal and one assist. Leon scored on the power play 9:10 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University had gained a power play chance when John Schwarz was whistled for too many men. Eric Svejda provided the assist. M2 Northern Illinois University also got points from Svejda, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. M2 Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Troy Heurlin as well. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from Erik Gavert and Justin Rucinski, who contributed one each.

Austin Julvezan made 34 saves for M2 Lewis University on 37 shots. M2 Lewis University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jacob Leon rejected 27 shots on goal for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.