The Aurora University women's hockey team dropped the puck for the first time ever when they traveled to Blaine, Minnesota to take on Bethel University. The Spartans scored the games first goal when freshman Anna Zak scored at 14:58 of the first period. She was assisted by Nicole McKernan. AU would go on to fall to Bethel 8-1.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Bethel University 8, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: Blaine, Minnesota
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-1; Bethel University 1-0
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
AU took a 1-0 lead at 14:58 of the first period on the Anna Zak goal.
The score was 1-1 heading into the first intermission.
Bethel scored four times in the second and three times in the third for the final 8-1 score.
 
TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS
Anna Zak scored the first goal in AU history.
Nicole McKernan had the first assist ever.
Becca Binder had 48 saves on the night.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goal: Anna Zak (1)
Assist: Nicole McKernan (1)
Saves: Becca Binder (48)
Face offs: Olivia Matson (6-of-19)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, October 28 when they travel to Bethel University. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Blaine, Minnesota.