M3-Northwestern University tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but M3-Loyola University-Chicago held on for a 4-2 victory.

A goal by Patrick Myers put M3-Loyola University-Chicago up 4-0 in the third period, but M3-Northwestern University pulled to within two on Brendan OConnell's tally 15:27 into the third period.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Loyola University-Chicago gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. M3-Loyola University-Chicago surpassed its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. M3-Loyola University-Chicago could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Loyola University-Chicago averages 6.1 goals per game. M3-Loyola University-Chicago's offense rang up 50 shots on M3-Northwestern University's net. M3-Loyola University-Chicago was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago was led by Nick Piper, who registered one goal and one assist. Piper scored on the power play 14:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Loyola University-Chicago. M3-Loyola University-Chicago had gained a power play chance when Petr Palecek was whistled for hooking. Victor Koister picked up the assist. M3-Loyola University-Chicago additionally got points from Andrew Hadley, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Harrison Oates also scored for M3-Loyola University-Chicago. More assists for M3-Loyola University-Chicago came via Sean Thornton, who had one and Michael Farino, who had two.

M3-Northwestern University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Northwestern University puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. M3-Loyola University-Chicago was unable to stop M3-Northwestern University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Northwestern University eventually piled up 72 shots on goal. M3-Northwestern University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 32 penalty minutes.

M3-Northwestern University also got a goal from Alexander Gandolfo as well.

Tyler Kovach made 70 saves for M3-Loyola University-Chicago on 72 shots. M3-Northwestern University's Joel Kirshner stopped 46 shots out of the 50 that he faced.