The Aurora University women's hockey team defeated Marian University 6-2 on Sunday afternoon and in doing so the Spartans set a new record for wins in a season with six and points in NCHA play with nine.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 6, Marian University 2
LOCATION: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 6-12-3 overall and 3-8-3 NCHA; Marian University 5-13-3 overall and 4-8-2 NCHA
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Halfway through a scoreless first period the Spartans put the first tally on the scoreboard.
- Marissa Dunbar got the goal with assists from Taylor Sims and Sadie Parton.
- AU took the 1-0 lead to the first intermission with Chiara Pfosi making 15 saves.
- At 10:39 of the second period, Bri Wood picked up an unassisted goal and AU now led 2-0.
- Just under three minutes later and on the power play the Spartans struck again.
- The power play tally came from Lauren Martel as she was assisted by Olivia Monzel and Hannah Gwillim.
- With two minutes left in the second, AU made the game 4-0. Olivia Monzel scored for the second time on the day as Sims and Parton assisted again.
- Chiara Pfosi had 26 saves through two periods.
- The shutout chance ended early in the third with a Marian short handed goal.
- Late in the third with 4:46 to play, Monzel scored the fifth goal of the day for AU.
- After a Marian power play goal, Nicole McKernan scored an unassisted goal to wrap up the scoring in the game.
- AU won for the sixth time this season 6-2.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Olivia Monzel (3)
Goals: Olivia Monzel (2)
Assists: Taylor SIms and Sadie Parton (2)
Faceoffs: Brenna Hannon (8 of 15)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (39)

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