Brad Niketopoulos netted a hat trick to lead M3-Bradley University over M2 Augustana College, 4-1.

Niketopoulos notched his first tally 15:17 into the second period. He then added goals at 16:55 into the third and at 19:29 into the third.

M3-Bradley University's Logan Osborne was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 27 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Osborne will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.67.

M2 Augustana College's power play was ineffective against M3-Bradley University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M3-Bradley University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M3-Bradley University's offense rang up 46 shots on M2 Augustana College's net.

M3-Bradley University additionally got points from Joey Amato, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Bradley University were Evan Heimerl, Alex Wagner, and Cody Esposito, who contributed one each.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, M2 Augustana College exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 Augustana College was led by Austin Whelan, who scored the team's only goal. Whelan scored 5:26 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Bradley University. Benjamin Sera picked up the assist.

M3-Bradley University incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. David Volkmann recorded 42 saves for M2 Augustana College. M2 Augustana College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.