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Marian (WI) University MAR 6-11-3, 1-10-2
2
Winner Aurora University AUR 14-5-1, 9-3-1
Marian (WI) University MAR
6-11-3, 1-10-2
1
Final
2
Aurora University AUR
14-5-1, 9-3-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 OT 1 F
Marian (WI) University MAR 1 0 0 0 1
Aurora University AUR 1 0 0 1 2
Boyko with a glove save
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Game Recap: Men's Hockey (NCAA) |

Spartans shatter Sabres in overtime thriller

The Aurora University men's hockey team returned to the ice for game two of a weekend conference matchup against Marian University. The physical contest led to a sudden-death overtime goal and the Spartans defeated the Sabres 2-1.
 
The Basics
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Marian University 1; OT 1
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 14-5-1 overall and 9-3-0-1 in the NCHA; Marian University 6-11-3 overall and 1-9-0-2 in the NCHA

How it happened
- AU fell behind Marian 1-0 as the Sabres scored 5:57 into the contest.
- The Spartans responded less than three minutes later. Jack Jaunich scored and was assisted by Adam Keyes and Derrick Budz.
- The second period saw no goals, but the physical play intensified with numerous penalties leading to players from both sides being sent to the showers early.
- Both AU and Marian had scoring chances during the third but the respective goalies of AU's Josh Boyko and his Sabre foe stood strong and kept the game tied, leading to a sudden death overtime.
- In the second minute of overtime, a penalty by Marian put the Spartans on a 3v4 play, but AU was unable to find the back of the Sabres net.
- With 23 seconds left to play in 3-3 overtime, freshman Matt Weber got the game winner. He was assisted by Larry Jungwirth. 

Spartan Leaders
Points: Five Spartans (1)
Goals: Jack Jaunich and Matt Weber (1)
Assists: Adam Keyes, Derrick Budz, and Larry Jungwirth (1)
Saves: Josh Boyko (43)
 
Up Next
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Friday, February 4 when they host Adrian College. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena.
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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Play Visiting Team Score Home Team Score
1st Period MAR AUR
05:57 MAR
MAR - Ring, Troy Assisted by Fortner, Daunte, Nault, Austin
1 0
08:30 AUR
AUR - Jaunich, Jack Assisted by Keyes, Adam, Budz, Derrick
1 1
4th Period MAR AUR
04:36.4 AUR
AUR - Weber, Matt Assisted by Jungwirth, Larry, Sampson, Brayden
1 2

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