M1 Illinois State University almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Eagles' Cody Maulsby scored on the power play at 6:19 in the third period to put M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois up 4-1.

The Eagles' penalty kill excelled, as M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

The 25 shots that the Eagles put on net surpassed M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' average of 0.1 shots per game this season.

The Eagles were led by Chris Pontello, who grabbed two goals. Pontello scored the first of his two goals at 11:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Maulsby picked up the assist. Pontello's next tally made the score 3-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois with 5:04 left in the second period. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Tyler Valentin, who also had one goal and one assist and Maulsby, who also registered one goal and one assist. Derek Diaz also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. More assists for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois came via Nick Ernst, Nick Gnagni, and Connor McGovern, who each chipped in one.

M1 Illinois State University put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 22.6 it averages per game.

M1 Illinois State University was led by Joey Bower, who racked up two goals and one assist. Bower scored the first of his two goals at 6:57 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Parker Johnson assisted on the tally. Bower's next tally made the score 4-3 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois with 7:02 left in the third period. M1 Illinois State University also got a goal from Dan Addie as well. In addition, M1 Illinois State University received assists from Clint Zumer, who had one.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois' Justin Ball stopped 26 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Eagles incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. David Krienke made 20 saves for M1 Illinois State University on 25 shots. M1 Illinois State University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.