W2 Iowa State University survived a determined comeback attempt by the Robert Morris Univ Illinoi Eagles on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Millie Luedtke put W2 Iowa State University up 5-2 in the third period, but Robert Morris Univ Illinoi pulled to within two on Makaila Anderson's tally 14:04 into the third period.

The Eagles were doomed by their poor performance on special teams, as W2 Iowa State University was able to score four times while on the power play.

W2 Iowa State University stifled Robert Morris Univ Illinoi's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. W2 Iowa State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

W2 Iowa State University also got points from Abbey Leffler, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Maddy Javorina, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Hannah Bangen, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, W2 Iowa State University received assists from Gabby Stevenson and Darby Flatley, who each chipped in one.

The Eagles' defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Robert Morris Univ Illinoi averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. The Eagles found themselves short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Grace Dynek also scored for Robert Morris Univ Illinoi. Other players who recorded assists for Robert Morris Univ Illinoi were Allyson Zachwieja and Abbey Revelle, who contributed one each.

W2 Iowa State University's Sophie Puente stopped 24 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Kendra Gallaher made 19 saves for Robert Morris Univ Illinoi on 24 shots. The Eagles registered zero goals on eight power play opportunities.