Kory Rekowski netted a hat trick to lead M3-Missouri State University over M3-McKendree University, 5-3.

Rekowski notched his first tally 19:23 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:42 into the third and at 10:57 into the third.

M3-Missouri State University kept M3-McKendree University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Best made 42 saves on 47 shots. M3-Missouri State University was ineffective while on the power play, as it was held to two goals off of nine man advantages. M3-Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Missouri State University additionally got points from Brian Leslie, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Missouri State University also got a goal from Troy Korte as well. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Jonathan Schwartz, who had two and Michael Humme and Drew Sturm, who contributed one each.

M3-McKendree University was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and two majors for 38 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game M3-McKendree University had been spending in the box. M3-McKendree University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-McKendree University puts an average of 5.1 pucks into the net per game. M3-Missouri State University was unable to stop M3-McKendree University from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-McKendree University eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

M3-McKendree University was led by Sasha-Mitchell Perron, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Perron scored on the power play 12:49 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-McKendree University. M3-McKendree University had gained a power play chance when Shawn Leslie was whistled for checking from behind. Ty Watt picked up the assist. Others who scored for M3-McKendree University included Ryan Sizer and Steven Csanyi, who each put in one. In addition, M3-McKendree University received assists from Brendan Whitt and Josh Donovan, who each chipped in one.

Keith Parker recorded 30 saves for M3-Missouri State University. M3-McKendree University registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.