Behind a great game by Brendan OConnell, who had four goals, M3-Northwestern defeated M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White, 10-6.

OConnell notched his first tally 3:07 into the first period. He then added goals at 16:38 into the second, at 17:43 into the second, and at 19:44 into the second.

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White's nine penalties came back to haunt it, as M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White let up five goals while on the penalty kill.

M3-Northwestern forced M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White's goaltenders to work without much rest, getting 33 shots and forcing 23 saves. Dominic Luciano made 17 stops and Christian Kumpf made six. M3-Northwestern's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White power plays. M3-Northwestern surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Northwestern averages 3.8 goals per game. M3-Northwestern's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in four goals. M3-Northwestern could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Northwestern also got points from Alexander Gandolfo, who also had one goal and one assist and John Gallagher, who also finished with three goals and three assists to lead the team in points. M3-Northwestern also had goals scored by Martin Oppegaard and Michael Gullott, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Northwestern came via Derek Chapman, who had one, Luke Gordon, who had two, and Mike Fuentes, who had three.

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White had been averaging 21.0 minutes in penalties per game. M3-Northwestern was unable to stop M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White eventually piled up 42 shots on goal. M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White bested its season scoring average. This season, M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White averages 2.4 goals per contest.

M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White was helped by Nicholas Grundhoefer, who grabbed one goal and two assists. Grundhoefer scored 15:45 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Northwestern. Dan Desjardins assisted on the tally. M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White additionally got points from Desjardins, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White included Nick Larson, who had two and Sean Biondic and Drew Downey, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Robert Morris Univ (IL) White were Trevor Teglia, who had three and Max Faletti, Michael Ifkovits, and Zachary Brichta, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Johnson made 36 saves for M3-Northwestern on 42 shots.