The Aurora University women's hockey team returned to the ice for game two of the non-conference series against Bethel University. A late Royals goal with 22 seconds left in the third period resulted in a 3-2 Spartan loss.
FINAL SCORE:Â Bethel University 3, Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Bethel University Arena - National Sports Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-1 overall; Bethel University 1-1

 - Eight minutes into the first period, Bethel found the back of the AU net to take a 1-0 lead over the Spartans
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 - Five minutes later, the Royals extended their lead to 2-0 with seven minutes remaining in the first-period.
 - The Spartans outshot the Royals 19-10, but were unable to capitalize on any scoring opportunities before heading into the first intermission.Â
 - Ten minutes into the second period, SpartanÂ
Darci Matson located the back of the Bethel net to cut the Royal's lead in half to 2-1. Matson was assisted by
Madison Gasper and
Marisa Trevino.Â
- The Spartans would go into intermission trailing Bethel 2-1.
- Midway through the third period, the Spartans tied the contest with a goal fromÂ
Haley Knauf, her first of the season. She was assisted by
Madison Gasper.
- With 22 seconds left in the third period, Bethel capitalized on a Spartan penalty to take a 3-2 lead.
- The game would end 3-2 Bethel. Â
Points: Madison Gasper (2),
Darci Matson and
Marisa Trevino (1)
Goals: Darci Matson and
Haley Knauf (1)Â
Assists: Madison Gasper (2) and
Marisa Trevino (1)
Saves: Tia Glube (17)Â
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Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, November 11Â when they travel to Finlandia University. Puck drop is slated for TBAÂ in Hancock, Michigan.