In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M3-Bradley University escaped with a 3-2 victory over M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Andrew Barnett's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M3-Bradley University was led by Barnett, who registered one goal. Barnett scored 9:43 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Bradley University. Brad Niketopoulos picked up the assist.

M3-Bradley University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Bradley University also got points from Joseph Mason, who also had one goal and one assist and Joey Amato, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M3-Bradley University received assists from nicholas marselle and Alex Wagner, who each chipped in one.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria stifled M3-Bradley University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was helped by Joe Dobbeleare, who tallied one goal. Dobbeleare scored on the power play 3:21 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria earned a power play opportunity when Barnett was put in the box for boarding. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria also got a goal from Nicholas Walenski as well. More assists for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria came via Matt Dylewski and Braden Shumaker, who contributed one each.

Logan Osborne recorded 24 saves for M3-Bradley University. M3-Bradley University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's Cameron Harron stopped 20 shots out of the 23 that he faced. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.