M3-Loyola University-Chicago jumped out to a five-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria, 7-2.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's power play was ineffective against M3-Loyola University-Chicago's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

By firing 22 shots on goal, M3-Loyola University-Chicago exceeded the 0.2 shots it averages per game this year. M3-Loyola University-Chicago outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, M3-Loyola University-Chicago averages 4.5 goals per contest. M3-Loyola University-Chicago was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with four goals. M3-Loyola University-Chicago struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 14 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago was led by Victor Koister, who tallied two goals. Koister scored the first of his two goals at 4:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Loyola University-Chicago. Koister's next tally made the score 5-1 M3-Loyola University-Chicago with 2:32 left in the first period. Others who scored for M3-Loyola University-Chicago included Matt Barnett, Andrew Hadley, Ryan Khalil, Levi Bailey, and William Gaudet, who scored one goal each. More assists for M3-Loyola University-Chicago came via Patrick Myers, Nicholas Sohl, and Dominic Marcus, who contributed one each.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria was helped by Dillon Durham, who finished with one goal and one assist. Durham scored on the power play 16:00 into the first period to make the score 3-1 M3-Loyola University-Chicago. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria had gotten the advantage when M3-Loyola University-Chicago's Sohl was sent off for cross checking. Cam Bernicki provided the assist. Eric Osztrovics also scored for M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria. In addition, M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria received assists from Matt Dylewski, who had one.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago's Nathan Pecoraro stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Zac Cook took the loss and made one save before being replaced by Cameron Harron who made 14 saves.