Joe Serpico racked up two points to lead M2 Northern Illinois University to a 5-2 victory over M3-McKendree University.

M2 Northern Illinois University's offense rang up 38 shots on M3-McKendree University's net.

M2 Northern Illinois University also got points from Nick Leon, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Northern Illinois University included Troy Heurlin, Max Finley, and Anthony Ricciardi, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Brandon Niedziela, who had one and Justin Rucinski, who had two.

M3-McKendree University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. M3-McKendree University surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-McKendree University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven M2 Northern Illinois University power plays. M3-McKendree University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M3-McKendree University averages 5.2 goals per game. M2 Northern Illinois University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 44 shots on goal.

M3-McKendree University was helped by Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who had one goal. Perron scored 18:59 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Northern Illinois University. Ryan Sizer also scored for M3-McKendree University. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Billy Lamb, who had one.

M2 Northern Illinois University's Nick Bove stopped 42 shots out of the 44 that he faced. M2 Northern Illinois University ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Jared Bradley rejected 33 shots on goal for M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.