M2 Eastern Illinois University's Thomas Stobart scored 5:00 into overtime to beat M3-Northern Illinois University, 7-6 (OT).

M2 Eastern Illinois University overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M2 Eastern Illinois University was down 4-2 after a goal by M3-Northern Illinois University's John Weems at 11:17 in the second period. M2 Eastern Illinois University tied things up at 6-6 on a goal by Andrew Insalaco at 15:34 in the third period.

M2 Eastern Illinois University's offense rang up 66 shots on M3-Northern Illinois University's net. M2 Eastern Illinois University's penalty kill unit could not stop M3-Northern Illinois University's power play, which converted on two of three opportunities.

M2 Eastern Illinois University was led by Adam story, who had three goals. M2 Eastern Illinois University also got points from Insalaco, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Steven Kinnison also scored for M2 Eastern Illinois University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Eastern Illinois University were Stephen Sitze, who had one and Clayton Tucker and Nick Katz, who each chipped in two.

M3-Northern Illinois University kept M2 Eastern Illinois University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Zach Peifer made 42 saves on 48 shots. M3-Northern Illinois University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Northern Illinois University averages 2.8 goals per game.

M3-Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Jeremy Bilecki, who also finished with two goals and one assist. M3-Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Michael Holum as well. In addition, M3-Northern Illinois University received assists from Tyler Hilton, who had two and Joseph Schulz, Cody Billeck, and Frank Carbonetti, who contributed one each.

M2 Eastern Illinois University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Zachary Bugajsky made 59 saves for M3-Northern Illinois University on 66 shots. M3-Northern Illinois University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.