Michael Humme had two goals to lead M3-Missouri State University to a 5-2 victory over M2 Illinois State University.

Humme scored at 12:34 into the second period to make the score 2-2 and again while 16:53 into the second to make the score 4-2 M3-Missouri State University.

M3-Missouri State University kept M2 Illinois State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cory Wasilewski made 37 saves on 42 shots. M3-Missouri State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Missouri State University also had goals scored by Drew Sturm, Tyler Reineri, and Zac Schmidt, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Missouri State University received assists from Adam Thrower, Tanner Lindsey, and Brian Leslie, who each chipped in one and Troy Korte and Shawn Leslie, who contributed two each.

M2 Illinois State University stifled M3-Missouri State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Illinois State University struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

M2 Illinois State University was helped by Anthony Salerno, who grabbed one goal. Salerno scored on the power play 10:46 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Illinois State University. Tommy Hlinka picked up the assist. M2 Illinois State University also got a goal from Anthony Luka as well. More assists for M2 Illinois State University came via Andy Cropp, who had one.

M3-Missouri State University's Keith Parker stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. M2 Illinois State University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.