Nathan Podraza was all over the ice for M2 Iowa University of, as he tallied one goal and two assists in M2 Iowa University of's 5-2 win over M2 Northern Illinois University.

Podraza got on the board by slotting home a power play goal 6:08 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Iowa University of. M2 Iowa University of had taken the advantage when M2 Northern Illinois University's Ron Coletta got sent off for too many men. Robert McCabe assisted on the tally. Podraza dished an assist on Matt Payton's goal that made the score 1-1 at 19:27 into the first period. He added another helper on Jonathan Losurdo's goal that made the score 3-1 M2 Iowa University of at 7:58 into the second period.

M2 Iowa University of's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Iowa University of gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

M2 Iowa University of's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Iowa University of finished with 18 penalty minutes.

M2 Iowa University of also had goals scored by Ben Brandau and Ryan Bales, who scored one goal each. More assists for M2 Iowa University of came via Bobby Acri, who had two and Alex Nolan, Mike Vennetti, and Eric DSouza, who contributed one each.

M2 Northern Illinois University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Northern Illinois University averages 4.5 goals per game. M2 Northern Illinois University's offense rang up 38 shots on M2 Iowa University of's net.

M2 Northern Illinois University was helped by Joe Serpico, who registered one goal and one assist. Serpico scored 10:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Northern Illinois University. Justin Rucinski picked up the assist. M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Rucinski, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Northern Illinois University received assists from Brandon Niedziela and Nick Leon, who each chipped in one.

Joe Herrmann recorded 36 saves for M2 Iowa University of. M2 Iowa University of registered three goals on six power play opportunities. Jacob Leon made 17 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University on 22 shots. M2 Northern Illinois University ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.