The M1 Missouri State University Ice Bears were firing on all cylinders against M1 Alabama ^ University of, and when the final buzzer sounded Ice Bears emerged with a 7-2 win.

Brennan Anderson was all over the ice for M1 Missouri State University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Anderson scored the first of his two goals at 4:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Missouri State University. Brendan McClew picked up the assist. Anderson's next tally made the score 2-0 M1 Missouri State University with 11:20 left in the first period. Ryan Hogland provided the assist.

M1 Alabama ^ University of's power play was ineffective against the Ice Bears' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

M1 Missouri State University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, the Ice Bears average 4.0 goals per contest. M1 Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game. The Ice Bears put 37 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.4 they average per game.

M1 Missouri State University also got points from Ricky Westcott, who also registered one goal and one assist, Andrew Kovacich, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, and Logan Lopicka, who also had one goal and one assist. M1 Missouri State University also had goals scored by Marshall Gevers and James Demarco, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Missouri State University received assists from Bobby Brown, Alex Turin, and Travis Barrett, who each chipped in one.

M1 Alabama ^ University of kept M1 Missouri State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Justin Davis made 37 saves on 39 shots.

M1 Alabama ^ University of was helped by Casey Donegan, who tallied one goal. Donegan scored on the power play 13:03 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M1 Missouri State University. M1 Alabama ^ University of had gained a power play chance when McClew was whistled for tripping. Dylan Teed picked up the assist. M1 Alabama ^ University of additionally got points from Teed, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Alabama ^ University of were Jake Collins, who had one.

The Ice Bears registered one goal on five power play opportunities. John Grenier took the loss and made 21 saves before being replaced by Jack Safford who made nine saves. M1 Alabama ^ University of incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.