The Aurora University women's hockey team lost to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 3-2 despite two goals from Nicole McKernan as AU opened the 2019 season.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 3, Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-8-3 overall; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 8-6-2 overall
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU fell behind 2-0 in the first period before answering back with a goal of their own courtesy of Nicole McKernan with assists from Lexie Martinez and Sadie Parton.
- AU trailed UWSP 2-1 with 8:12 remaining in the first period.
- Both teams played to a scoreless second period which was fast paced.
- After falling behind 3-1 early in the third period, AU responded with another goal from Nicole McKernan on a power play.
- With 5:15 remaining AU trailed 3-2 with hopes of evening up the score.
- AU went on to fall to UWSP 3-2.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Nicole McKernan (2)
Assists: Lexie Martinez and Sadie Parton (1)
Face offs: Nicole McKernan (13-of-21)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (36)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes tomorrow, January 12, when they host game two against University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point . Game time is set 12:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.