M3-Bradley University and M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M3-Bradley University made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Cody Esposito's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

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

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White's power play was ineffective against M3-Bradley University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Bradley University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M3-Bradley University forced M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White goalie Christian Kumpf to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. M3-Bradley University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

M3-Bradley University additionally got points from Alex Wagner, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Brad Niketopoulos, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Cj Pasdertz, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. In addition, M3-Bradley University received assists from Evan Heimerl, Austin Moberly, Andrew Barnett, and Andrew Kahn, who each chipped in one.

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White's offense rang up 34 shots on M3-Bradley University's net.

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White was led by J.T. Banard, who registered two goals. Banard scored the first of his two goals short handed at 2:16 into the second period to make the score 1-1. M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White found itself down a man on Troy Dignan's boarding. Nick Larson assisted on the tally. Banard's next tally short handed made the score 2-2 with 11:04 left in the second period. Mark VanGiesen also scored for M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White were Ian Pragovich, who had one.

Jesse Nusbaum made 31 saves for M3-Bradley University on 34 shots. M3-Bradley University registered three goals on six power play opportunities. Kumpf rejected 30 shots on goal for M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White. M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.