Justin Ball had a standout game with 28 saves, and the M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois Eagles beat the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini 4-1.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois was led by Chris Pontello, who registered one goal. Pontello scored 18:28 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. Gavin Burbach assisted on the tally.

The Eagles excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois forced M1 Illinois ^ University of goalie Zev Grumet-Morris to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois also got points from Burbach, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Brett Leppek also scored for M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois. In addition, M1 Robert Morris Univ Illinois received assists from Tim Prinz, Derek Diaz, Nick Rizzo, Nick Gnagni, and Jake Floro, who contributed one each.

The Fighting Illini could not produce up to their normal offensive output. M1 Illinois ^ University of puts an average of 3.3 pucks into the net per game. The Fighting Illini's offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.5 shots per game they average.

M1 Illinois ^ University of was led by Eric Saulters, who scored the team's only goal. Saulters scored 9:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Illinois ^ University of. John Olen picked up the assist.

The Eagles incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Grumet-Morris recorded 28 saves for the Fighting Illini. M1 Illinois ^ University of incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.