The Aurora University women's hockey team lost on an overtime goal, 3-2 against Trine.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Trine University 3, Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Geneva, Ill., Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-3; Trine University 2-3
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Midway through the first period Trine took the lead on a goal by Michelle Byker.
- With 6 minutes to go in the period, the Spartans were able to hold tough to shut down a Trine power play.
- The Spartans scored an equalizing goal late in the second period. Lexie Martinez scored on an assist by Ava Eid and Olivia Matson.
- The second period ended with the score knotted 1-1.
- Early in the third period Trine scored a goal on a power play to go up 2-1.
- Aurora fought back with a Taylor Simms goal that tied the game at 2-2 with 7 minutes left to play.
- The score remained 2-2 for the rest of regulation.
- For the first time under the new NCHA rules, the Spartans headed to a 3 on 3 five minute overtime session.
- Early in overtime, Trine scored a sudden death game-winning goal to end the game with a final score of 3-2.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Saves: Tia Glube (50)
Goals: Taylor Simms (1) and Lexie Martinez (1)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, February 12 when they travel to Adrian College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. est / 2:00 p.m. cst in Adrian, Michigan.