Kevin Riedy gave M2 Lewis University a 5-4 (OT) victory over M2 Northern Illinois University when he scored 2:55 into the extra period.

M2 Lewis University overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Lewis University fell behind 3-1 after a power play goal by M2 Northern Illinois University's Eric Svejda at 18:48 in the first period. M2 Lewis University tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Nicholas Johnsen at 16:34 in the third period.

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

M2 Lewis University was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and two majors for 52 minutes in penalty time. M2 Lewis University surpassed its season average of 26.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Lewis University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Lewis University averages 8.5 goals per game. The 38 shots that M2 Lewis University put on net surpassed M2 Lewis University's average of 6.0 shots per game this season.

M2 Lewis University also got points from Tyler Adams, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Lewis University also had goals scored by Brendan Bednarz and Matthew Eberhardt, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Lewis University received assists from Joseph Santelli, who had one and John Schwarz and Tanner Todd, who each chipped in two.

M2 Northern Illinois University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M2 Northern Illinois University's offense operated below its season average. M2 Northern Illinois University puts an average of 6.9 pucks into the net per game. M2 Northern Illinois University forced M2 Lewis University goalie Cason Kirkpatrick to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. M2 Northern Illinois University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes.

M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from David Madrigal, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Troy Heurlin also scored for M2 Northern Illinois University. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Justin Rucinski, Joe Serpico, Anthony Ricciardi, and Nick Leon, who contributed one each.

Cason Kirkpatrick made 38 saves for M2 Lewis University on 42 shots. For M2 Lewis University, Scott Schroeder, Craig Tomassi, and Patrick Nelson were ejected from the contest. M2 Northern Illinois University's Jacob Leon stopped 33 shots out of the 38 that he faced. M2 Northern Illinois University registered two goals on five power play opportunities.