Nick Modugno lifted M3-Western Illinois University to an 11-3 victory with a hat trick against M3-Wheaton College.

Modugno's first goal came 15:38 into the first period. He then added goals at 19 seconds into the second and at 10:12 into the second.

M3-Western Illinois University forced M3-Wheaton College goalie Edwin Townsend to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots. M3-Western Illinois University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, M3-Western Illinois University averages 4.5 goals per contest. M3-Western Illinois University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

M3-Western Illinois University also got points from Ben Krause, who also registered two goals and two assists, Dylan Dunn, who also tallied three goals and two assists to lead the team in points, Jordan Cruz, who also racked up one goal and three assists, and Steve Targett, who also had two goals and two assists. In addition, M3-Western Illinois University received assists from Matt Samelak, Stephen Feurer, and Matt Moore, who each chipped in one.

M3-Western Illinois University was unable to stop M3-Wheaton College from sending pucks towards the net, and M3-Wheaton College eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

M3-Wheaton College was led by Luke Grogger, who registered two goals. Grogger scored the first of his two goals at 6:14 into the second period to make the score 4-1 M3-Western Illinois University. Brant Goodrich picked up the assist. Grogger's next tally made the score 6-2 M3-Western Illinois University with six seconds left in the second period. Davis Melin also scored for M3-Wheaton College.

Tyler Little rejected 39 shots on goal for M3-Western Illinois University. M3-Western Illinois University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors and had no power play opportunities. Edwin Townsend made 32 saves for M3-Wheaton College on 43 shots. M3-Wheaton College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.