The Aurora University women's hockey team opened their weekend in Duluth, Minnesota with a 2-0 shutout win over the Saints. Two second period goals and stellar defense propelled the the Spartans to their sixth straight win.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, College of St. Scholastica 0
LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota
RECORDS: Aurora University 16-6 overall and 9-3 NCHA; College of St. Scholastica 10-9-3 overall and 7-4-2 NCHA

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartan penalty kill stood strong in the first period by killing off both Saints power plays.
- The game remained scoreless going into the first intermission.
- Lexie Martinez opened the scoring for AU with a goal at 13:05 in the second period.
- The Spartans would waste no time in adding to their lead when Marisa Trevino scored 48 seconds later.
- AU took their 2-0 lead into the second intermission. 
- The Spartan penalty kill remained strong all night. The unit killed off four total penalties including two in the third period.
- AU won the contest 2-0 behind a strong showing from their defense and net minder Chiara Pfosi who recorded 25 saves.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Lexie Martinez and Marisa Trevino (1)
Assists: Marissa Dunbar (1)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (25)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, February 15 when they wrap up the weekend series with The College of St. Scholastica. Puck drop is set for 4:00 pm in Duluth, Minnesota.