Chicago tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Cincinnati would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

A goal by Marc Anderson put Cincinnati up 5-2 in the third period, but Chicago pulled to within two on Connor Senn's tally 18:41 into the third period.

Cincinnati was led by Brenden Williams, who racked up one goal. Williams scored 7:56 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Cincinnati. Jacob Friedman picked up the assist.

Cincinnati kept Chicago's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Paloumpis made 28 saves on 33 shots. Cincinnati's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Cincinnati averages 2.6 goals per contest. Cincinnati could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cincinnati additionally got points from Anderson, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Cincinnati also had goals scored by Albert Janele, Trevor Veneklase, and Cobin Sanborn, who each put in one. In addition, Cincinnati received assists from Taylor Hamilton, Justin Bioni, and James Frantz, who each chipped in one.

Chicago put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Cincinnati to score on any of its seven power plays.

Chicago was helped by Matt Greco, who finished with one goal and one assist. Greco scored on the power play 9:10 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Cincinnati. Chicago earned a power play opportunity when Grant Kiepper was put in the box for cross checking. David Rutkowski provided the assist. Chicago also got points from Rutkowski, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for Chicago came via Oliver Breton, Vaughn Clouston, and Bryce Freel, who contributed one each.

Cincinnati's Brian Tempel stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Chicago incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.