Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria defeated M3-Aurora University-Blue in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria fell behind 3-1 after a goal by M3-Aurora University-Blue's Ben Stachowiak at 18:31 in the second period. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Joe Dobbeleare at 8:29 in the third period.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Aurora University-Blue to score on any of its five power plays. M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's offense rang up 42 shots on M3-Aurora University-Blue's net.

M3-Aurora University-Blue's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria power plays. M3-Aurora University-Blue's offense operated below its season average. M3-Aurora University-Blue puts an average of 5.4 pucks into the net per game. M3-Aurora University-Blue kept M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cameron Harron made 34 saves on 37 shots. M3-Aurora University-Blue could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 54 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Aurora University-Blue was helped by Thomas Massman, who racked up one goal. Massman scored 4:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Aurora University-Blue. Dean Zibeli provided the assist. M3-Aurora University-Blue also got a goal from Jon Stevanovich as well. In addition, M3-Aurora University-Blue received assists from Paul Mascitti, who had one.

M3-Robert Morris University-Peoria incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Aurora University-Blue's Connor Fissel stopped 38 shots out of the 41 that he faced.