M2 Iowa University of tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but M2 Northern Illinois University held on for a 6-4 victory.

A goal by Troy Heurlin put M2 Northern Illinois University up 6-3 in the third period, but M2 Iowa University of pulled to within two on Nathan Podraza's tally 4:03 into the third period.

Justin Rucinski had one goal and four assists to lead M2 Northern Illinois University. Rucinski scored 5:54 into the second period to make the score 5-2 M2 Northern Illinois University. Joe Serpico provided the assist.

M2 Northern Illinois University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Iowa University of to score on any of its five power plays. M2 Northern Illinois University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

M2 Northern Illinois University also got points from Heurlin, who also had one goal and one assist. M2 Northern Illinois University also had goals scored by Nick Leon, who had two and Jordan Niedziela and Matthew Gould, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from David Madrigal, who had one.

M2 Iowa University of could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Iowa University of was helped by Alex Martin, who tallied one goal. Martin scored 11:34 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Iowa University of additionally got points from Jonathan Losurdo, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Iowa University of also got a goal from Devyn Kelly as well. More assists for M2 Iowa University of came via Bobby Acri, who had one.

M2 Northern Illinois University's Jacob Leon stopped 25 shots out of the 29 that he faced. M2 Northern Illinois University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Joe Herrmann recorded 22 saves for M2 Iowa University of.