M2 Lindenwood University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 Davenport University held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Blake Damerow put M2 Davenport University up 4-2 in the second period, but M2 Lindenwood University pulled to within one on Cory Johnson's tally 15:47 into the third period.

M2 Davenport University was led by Damerow, who registered one goal. Damerow scored on the power play 14:02 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M2 Davenport University. M2 Davenport University had gotten the advantage when M2 Lindenwood University's Mitchell Miller was sent off for slashing. Jake Otto provided the assist.

M2 Davenport University stifled M2 Lindenwood University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Davenport University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M2 Davenport University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 38 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.1 shots per game it averages.

Others who scored for M2 Davenport University included Daniel Swink, Jessee Game, and Zachary Bodziak, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Davenport University received assists from Branden Burton, who had two and Brandon Bihn and Trevor Murray, who each chipped in one.

Penalties took their toll on M2 Lindenwood University, as its penalty kill unit let in two power play goals. By firing 41 shots on goal, M2 Lindenwood University exceeded the 0.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Lindenwood University also had goals scored by Tyler Kubara and Kyle Vesling, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Lindenwood University were John Petersson, who had two and Dominic Valencia, Brendan Roberts, Colin Chandler, and Tyler Arenz, who contributed one each.

Christian Thompson made 38 saves for M2 Davenport University on 41 shots. M2 Davenport University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Lindenwood University's Christopher Johansen stopped 34 shots out of the 38 that he faced. M2 Lindenwood University incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.