The M1 Syracuse University Orange and the M1 Illinois ^ University of Fighting Illini were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M1 Syracuse University made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Keith Lambert at 12:44 of the second period.

Lambert was all over the ice for the Orange, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win.

M1 Syracuse University's penalty kill excelled, as the Orange gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M1 Syracuse University stifled M1 Illinois ^ University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Orange's offense was clicking better than usual and put 32 shots on goal during the game, better than the 3.5 shots per game they average.

M1 Syracuse University additionally got points from Connor McNamara, who also registered one goal and one assist and John Ross LaPointe, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M1 Syracuse University also got a goal from Brendan Flanagan as well. More assists for M1 Syracuse University came via Matthew DiVietro, who had two and Thomas DiPasquale, Robert VanRaamsdonk, and Nolan Metzler, who contributed one each.

The Fighting Illini excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. M1 Illinois ^ University of put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.0 it averages per game.

The Fighting Illini were helped by Tadayoshi Shibata, who tallied one goal. Shibata scored 6:45 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Syracuse University. Kyle Varzino picked up the assist. M1 Illinois ^ University of also had goals scored by Austin Zima and John Olen, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Illinois ^ University of received assists from James McGing and Tyler Opilka, who each chipped in two.

Jaime Ketchabaw rejected 38 shots on goal for M1 Syracuse University. The Orange incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Joe Olen recorded 27 saves for M1 Illinois ^ University of. The Fighting Illini incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.