The Aurora University women's hockey team took the ice against Adrian College in the second game of the weekend series and went toe to toe with the Bulldogs, a highly ranked program and fell in a close contest 2-1.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Adrian College 2, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: Adrian, Michigan
RECORDS: Aurora University 8-3 overall and 4-2 NCHA; Adrian College 9-1-1 overall and 6-0 NCHA

HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU fell behind 1-0 after one period of play.
- A power play goal in the second found AU down 2-0 going to the second intermission.
- Early in the third period at 1:34 the Spartans cut into the deficit. 
- Freshman Kate Powell scored with an assist from Olivia Matson.
- AU goaltender Chiara Pfosi made 37 saves in the contest.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Kate Powell (1)
Assists: Olivia Matson (1)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (37)
Face offs: Nicole McKernan (11-of-29)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Sunday, January 5, 2020 when they host Trine University. Puck drop is set for 2:30 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.