M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by M3-Missouri State University and clinched a 4-2 victory.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's Jonathon Neville scored on the power play at 5:51 in the second period to put M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria up 3-0.

Neville was all over the ice for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, as he had two goals in the win.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 30.0 minutes per game M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria had been spending in the box. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria stifled M3-Missouri State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria kept M3-Missouri State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Paul Stomper made 32 saves on 36 shots. The defensemen of M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria were also effective in M3-Missouri State University's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria additionally got points from Joe Dobbeleare, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria also got a goal from Dillon Durham as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria were Eric Osztrovics, Zach Bunce, and Cole Metzler, who each chipped in one.

M3-Missouri State University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. M3-Missouri State University surpassed its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game.

M3-Missouri State University was helped by Brian Leslie, who registered one goal. Leslie scored 12:42 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. Shawn Leslie assisted on the tally. Drew Sturm also scored for M3-Missouri State University. More assists for M3-Missouri State University came via Jacob Keller, who had one.

Cameron Harron rejected 26 shots on goal for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, Jacob Schwieter was ejected from the game. M3-Missouri State University registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.