The Porters faced a previous conference opponent, Lincoln-Way West in the first round of the Lincoln-Way Central Invite. Forward Jeff Milas #26 took the first Porter shot on goal within the first minute of play. Midfield Louis Halper #2 took the second Porter shot on goal 18 minutes later. The final Porter scoring attempt was made by midfielder Jeff Bentley #5. The first period of play ended in a 0 -0 tie.

The Porters began where they left off. Defensive player Chris Wernsman #3 carried the ball up field and took a quality shot on goal in the 8^th minute of the second period. Nine minutes later Chris’ scoring attempted was followed by Jeff Bentley’s second shot on goal. Midfielder Andrew Wolgemuth #15 took a shot on goal in the 21^st minute of the second half. Andrew’s score attempt was followed by a shot on goal by Louis Halper #2 in the 26^th minute of the second period. Less than a minute later, Andrew Wolgemuth scored the only goal of the game. Goal Keeper Brandon Iacoponi made 7 saves. The final score was Porters 1 and Lincoln-Way West 0. As a result, the Porters advanced in the winner’s bracket.