M2 Lindenwood University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Waldorf College on the way to a 2-1 win.

A goal by Petrus Sipila put M2 Lindenwood University up 2-0 in the third period, but M2 Waldorf College pulled to within one on Buddy Napier's tally 17:34 into the third period.

M2 Waldorf College was stymied by M2 Lindenwood University's netminder Clint Steinmeyer, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. Steinmeyer certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.39 entering the contest.

M2 Lindenwood University was led by Sipila, who racked up one goal. Sipila scored 8:08 into the third period to make the score 2-0 M2 Lindenwood University. David Allen assisted on the tally.

By firing 29 shots on goal, M2 Lindenwood University exceeded the 1.0 shot it averages per game this year.

Brendan Roberts also scored for M2 Lindenwood University. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Lindenwood University were Mitchell Miller, Tyler Arenz, and Rasmus Asberg, who each chipped in one.

M2 Waldorf College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Lindenwood University power plays. M2 Waldorf College's offense operated below its season average. M2 Waldorf College averages 4.0 goals per game. M2 Waldorf College forced M2 Lindenwood University goalie Steinmeyer to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

In addition, M2 Waldorf College received assists from Spencer Johnson and Jake Taylor, who contributed one each.

M2 Lindenwood University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ronald Paulson made 27 saves for M2 Waldorf College on 29 shots. M2 Waldorf College incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.