M2 DePaul University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) on the way to a 6-5 win.

A goal by Chris Ernsting put M2 DePaul University up 6-4 in the third period, but M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) pulled to within one on Michael Pedersen's tally 8:03 into the third period.

M2 DePaul University forced M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon)'s goalies to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots and forcing 33 saves. Sam Pikus made 10 stops and Harley White made 23.

M2 DePaul University additionally got points from Nick Oliver, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Mickey DiPietro, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 DePaul University also got a goal from Connor Drell as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 DePaul University were Joseph Jablonski, who had three and Anthony Parisi, Christopher Jackson, Nick Pietro, and Matthew Mrowiec, who each chipped in one.

M2 DePaul University was unable to stop M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) was led by Tanner Duffney, who had two goals. Duffney scored the first of his two goals at 2:04 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 DePaul University. William Varner provided the assist. Duffney's next tally made the score 4-4 with 11:30 left in the second period. Varner picked up the assist. M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) also got points from Kyle Bishop, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Adam Jakopin also scored for M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon). More assists for M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) came via Nick Pagliacci, Jared Bussard, and John Crusinberry, who contributed one each.

John Cassata made 27 saves for M2 DePaul University on 32 shots. M2 DePaul University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M2 Lindenwood-Belleville (Maroon) registered one goal on two power play opportunities.