The game between M3-Aurora University-Blue and M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M3-Aurora University-Blue emerged with a 5-3 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jordan Holloway at 16:40 of the third period.

M3-Aurora University-Blue pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was unable to stop M3-Aurora University-Blue from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Aurora University-Blue eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

M3-Aurora University-Blue was led by Jon Stevanovich, who tallied two goals. Stevanovich scored the first of his two goals at 4:04 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. Brandon Zurick provided the assist. Stevanovich's next tally made the score 3-3 with 14:31 left in the third period. M3-Aurora University-Blue also had goals scored by Paul Mascitti and Nick Stirmel, who each put in one. In addition, M3-Aurora University-Blue received assists from Nick Mardirossian, who had one and Ben Stachowiak, who had two.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was helped by Eric Osztrovics, who had two goals. Osztrovics scored the first of his two goals at 12:49 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. Jacob Schwieter picked up the assist. Osztrovics' next tally made the score 3-1 M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria with 4:48 left in the second period. Schwieter provided the assist. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria also got a goal from Joe Dobbeleare as well. More assists for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria came via Phillip Edwards, Zach Bunce, and Cam Bernicki, who each chipped in one.

William Rohleder made 27 saves for M3-Aurora University-Blue on 30 shots. Cameron Harron rejected 35 shots on goal for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors.