The Aurora University women's hockey team opened their weekend set with a 2-0 shutout over Trine University. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Trine University 0
LOCATION: Geneva, Ill. - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-5 and 1-2 NCHA; Trine University 2-5 and 0-1 NCHA

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams' penalty kill units stood strong and kept the game scoreless.
- AU goalie Chiara Pfosi had eight saves in the opening period.
- Marissa Dunbar broke the scoreless tie with a goal late in the second period. Hannah Gwillim recorded the assist.
- AU took the 1-0 lead into second intermission.
- AU and Trine traded scoring chances early in the third but both netminders kept the puck out of the net.
- Marisa Trevino added insurance for the Spartans midway through the third period which gave the Spartans a 2-0.
- AU would keep the Thunder off the board the remainder of the game to record their first win of the season.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Marissa Dunbar and Marissa Trevino (1)
Assists: Erin Campbell, Mak Cooke, and Hannah Gwillim (1)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (27)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, February 20 when they head to Angola, Indiana. to wrap up the weekend series with Trine University. Puck drop is set for 3:00 pm CST / 4:00 p.m. EST.