The Aurora University women's hockey team improved to 2-0 on the season with a three goal first period on their way to a 4-1 victory to sweep the two game series at Nichols College.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 4, Nichols College 1 
LOCATION: Dudley, Massachusetts
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-0; Nichols College 0-2
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans struck quickly in the contest when Olivia Matson scored 39 seconds in on an assist from Nicole McKernan.
- Nichols tied the contest 7:47 into the first period.
- As the first period began to win down the Spartans struck again.
- With 4:10 left, Lauren Martel tallied what would hold up as the game winning goal on an assist from Anna Zak.
- 2:14 later, Nicole McKernan gave AU a two goal lead with assists to Olivia Matson and Marisa Trevino.
- AU led 3-1 going into the first intermission with the score remaining the same heading into the third.
- McKernan wrapped up the games scoring at 5:16 in the third for a 4-1 AU lead. Marissa Dunbar had the helper on the goal.
- Chiara Pfosi and the Spartan defense made the three goal lead stand up on their way to a second victory to open the season.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Nicole McKernan (3) and Olivia Matson (2)
Goal: Nicole McKernan (2), Olivia Matson and Lauren Martel (1)
Assist: Olivia Matson, Anna Zak, Nicole McKrenan, Marissa Dunbar and Marisa Trevino (1)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (23)
Face offs: Nicole McKernan (11-of-17)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, November 8 when they travel to St. Olaf College. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm in Northfield, Minnesota.