Tyler Hilton netted a hat trick to lead M3-Northern Illinois University over M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward, 8-4.

M3-Northern Illinois University forced M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward goalie Chandler Johnson to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. M3-Northern Illinois University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M3-Northern Illinois University averages 4.5 goals per game. The defensemen of M3-Northern Illinois University were also effective in M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward's zone, and came away with two goals.

M3-Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Michael Neville, who also registered one goal and two assists. M3-Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Jeremy Bilecki as well. In addition, M3-Northern Illinois University received assists from John Weems, who had four and Trevor Bondarowicz and Zachary Hoffman, who each chipped in one.

M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward averages 1.7 goal per contest. M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in four goals.

M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward was led by Trip Sorensen, who racked up three goals. Cody Pees also scored for M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward. More assists for M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward came via Austin Zurliene, who had one and Kyle Black, who had two.

M3-Northern Illinois University's Bob Paulsen stopped 11 shots out of the 15 that he faced. M3-Northern Illinois University avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored one goal off of zero power plays. Johnson rejected 32 shots on goal for M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward. M3-Southern Illinois Univ Edward ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.