M3-McKendree University relied on the scoring touch of Dylan Mueth, who netted two goals, to beat M2 Northern Illinois University, 8-4.

Mueth found the back of the net 5:56 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-McKendree University and again while on the power play 19:15 into the second to make the score 5-3 M3-McKendree University.

M3-McKendree University forced M2 Northern Illinois University's goalies to work without much rest, launching 44 shots and forcing 36 saves. JoJo Durrbeck made 21 stops and Jacob Leon made 15. M3-McKendree University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-McKendree University averages 5.4 goals per game. M3-McKendree University took advantage of M2 Northern Illinois University's penalties, tallying three goals off of five power play opportunities. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

M3-McKendree University also got points from Billy Lamb, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Steven Csanyi, who also finished with one goal and two assists. M3-McKendree University also had goals scored by Brendan Whitt, Josh Donovan, Kristjan Toivola, and Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Lazar Lestaric and Ryan Sizer, who contributed four each.

M2 Northern Illinois University's offense rang up 46 shots on M3-McKendree University's net.

M2 Northern Illinois University was helped by Matthew Gould, who registered two goals. Gould scored the first of his two goals at 7:23 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Nick Leon assisted on the tally. Gould's next tally made the score 3-3 with 56 seconds left in the first period. Leon picked up the assist. M2 Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Justin Rucinski as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Northern Illinois University were Erik Gavert and Joe Serpico, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Best rejected 42 shots on goal for M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M2 Northern Illinois University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.