M3-Bradley University climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat M3-McKendree University, 5-4.

M3-Bradley University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. M3-Bradley University took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Alex Wagner at 5:34 in the first period. M3-Bradley University went down 4-2 after M3-McKendree University's Dylan Mueth put the puck home at 12:47 in the second period. After knotting things up at 4-4 on a goal by Bailey Barisch at 16:15 in the third, M3-Bradley University got the game-winner from Barisch at 17:15 in the third period.

Barisch was all over the ice for M3-Bradley University, as he grabbed two goals in the win.

M3-Bradley University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M3-McKendree University power plays.

M3-Bradley University also got points from Wagner, who also had one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Cj Pasdertz, who also tallied one goal and two assists. M3-Bradley University also got a goal from Matt Daury as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Bradley University were Cody Esposito, Andrew Barnett, and Brad Niketopoulos, who each chipped in one.

M3-Bradley University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

M3-McKendree University additionally got points from Ryan Sizer, who also registered one goal and one assist. Lazar Lestaric also scored for M3-McKendree University. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Ethan Gremminger, who had one and Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who had three.

Logan Osborne made 31 saves for M3-Bradley University on 35 shots. M3-Bradley University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Trevor Klostermann recorded 16 saves for M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.