M3-Lewis University survived a determined comeback attempt by M3-Western Illinois University on the way to a 4-3 win.

M3-Lewis University made the score 4-2 on a goal by Dillon George at 8:34 in the third period, and M3-Western Illinois University got as close as 4-3 when Justin Baugher scored 11:14 into the third period.

Alexander Kalinsky was all over the ice for M3-Lewis University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Kalinsky scored 18:50 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Lewis University. George provided the assist.

M3-Lewis University forced M3-Western Illinois University goalie John Kennealy to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

M3-Lewis University additionally got points from George, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Lewis University also had goals scored by Ethan Sweeney and Joseph Norton, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Lewis University came via Mike Liberty, who had one.

Matt Moore also scored for M3-Western Illinois University. In addition, M3-Western Illinois University received assists from Ben Krause, Matt Samelak, and Steve Targett, who each chipped in one.

M3-Lewis University's Kristian Bennett stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced. M3-Lewis University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. John Kennealy made 34 saves for M3-Western Illinois University on 38 shots. M3-Western Illinois University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.