Eric Stewart netted a hat trick to lead M3-Indiana Tech over M2 Eastern Illinois University, 6-3.

Stewart's first goal came seven seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 10:28 into the second and at 17:28 into the second.

M3-Indiana Tech pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 17 penalty minutes.

The defense for M3-Indiana Tech played an important role offensively, racking up 16 shots on goal. M3-Indiana Tech put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 11.3 it averages per game.

M3-Indiana Tech additionally got points from Christian Sandberg, who also registered one goal and two assists and Connor Barney, who also had one goal and one assist. Tyler Grunden also scored for M3-Indiana Tech. In addition, M3-Indiana Tech received assists from Jacob Fallis and Alexander Wert, who contributed one each and Russell Smascz and Braden Susnik, who each chipped in two.

The 18 shots that M2 Eastern Illinois University put on net surpassed M2 Eastern Illinois University's average of 2.6 shots per game this season. M2 Eastern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Eastern Illinois University was helped by Glenn Oskvarek, who finished with one goal. Oskvarek scored 12:52 into the second period to make the score 4-3 M3-Indiana Tech. Steven Kinnison provided the assist. M2 Eastern Illinois University also got points from Andrew Insalaco, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Kinnison, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Eastern Illinois University were Nick Katz, who had one.

Christopher Boyd made 15 saves for M3-Indiana Tech on 18 shots. M3-Indiana Tech registered three goals on eight power play opportunities. Zach Peifer rejected 30 shots on goal for M2 Eastern Illinois University. M2 Eastern Illinois University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For M2 Eastern Illinois University, Sam Tompkins and Alexander Budzinski were ejected from the contest.