M2 DePaul University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Saint Louis University on the way to a 4-3 win.

M2 DePaul University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Mike Pietro at 5:43 in the third period, and M2 Saint Louis University got as close as 4-3 when Adam Dettenmeier scored 18:24 into the third period.

M2 DePaul University kept M2 Saint Louis University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Derks made 38 saves on 42 shots.

M2 DePaul University was led by Joseph Jablonski, who racked up two goals and one assist. Jablonski scored the first of his two goals at 8:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 DePaul University. Chris Ernsting picked up the assist. Jablonski's next tally made the score 3-1 M2 DePaul University with 5:09 left in the second period. M2 DePaul University found itself down a man on Anthony Parisi's hooking. M2 DePaul University additionally got points from Nick Oliver, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 DePaul University received assists from Thomas Feldman and Nicholas Barlock, who each chipped in one.

M2 Saint Louis University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 DePaul University to score on any of its six power plays. M2 DePaul University was unable to stop M2 Saint Louis University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Saint Louis University eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

M2 Saint Louis University also got a goal from Isaac Rider as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Saint Louis University were Carter Alcock, who had two and Niall Caparon and Michael Wiacek, who contributed one each.

Nick Vittori rejected 28 shots on goal for M2 DePaul University. M2 DePaul University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. M2 Saint Louis University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.