M2 Illinois State University, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M3-Missouri State University and clinched a 3-1 victory.

M2 Illinois State University led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Illinois State University's Anthony Salerno scored at 9:40 in the second period to put M2 Illinois State University up 3-0.

M2 Illinois State University was led by goalie Max Johnson, who finished with 34 saves while allowing one goal. Johnson certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.61 entering the contest.

M2 Illinois State University was led by Steven Meister, who tallied one goal. Meister scored 1:48 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 Illinois State University. Santino Salamone assisted on the tally.

M2 Illinois State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Illinois State University also got a goal from Dylan Angell as well. In addition, M2 Illinois State University received assists from Tyler Shures, Ryan Fleming, and Tommy Hlinka, who each chipped in one.

M3-Missouri State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M2 Illinois State University power plays. M3-Missouri State University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Missouri State University averages 4.3 goals per game. M3-Missouri State University forced M2 Illinois State University goalie Johnson to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

M3-Missouri State University was led by Tyler Reineri, who scored the team's only goal. Reineri scored on the power play 13:38 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Illinois State University. M3-Missouri State University earned a power play opportunity when Andy Cropp was put in the box for slashing. Shawn Leslie picked up the assist.

Graham Nave made 22 saves for M3-Missouri State University on 25 shots. M3-Missouri State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.