The Aurora University women's hockey team returned to the ice for game two of the NCHA Slaats Cup quarterfinals. The Spartans scored five goals in the first and defeated the Falcons 7-0 to clinch their first semifinal berth in the Slaats Cup Playoffs.
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 7 , Concordia University Wisconsin 0
LOCATION: Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 20-6 overall ; Concordia University Wisconsin 13-13-1 overall
- The Spartans came out firing in the first and wasted no time scoring.
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Haley Knauf got the Spartans on the board 1-0 4:28 into the contest. She was assisted by
Olivia Matson and and
Darci Matson.
- The Spartans would add four more first period goals leading 5-0. Goals coming from
Darci Matson,
Marisa Trevino,
Ava Eid, and
Taylor Sims.
- At 15:10 in the second period,
Olivia Matson scored the power play goal with an assist from
Peyton Elliott.
- AU led 6-0 after the second period and 29-18 on shots on goal.
- The scoring frenzy continued into the third.
Darci Matson scored her second tally of the night to extend the Spartans lead 7-0. She was assisted by
Makenna Brownlee and
Olivia Matson.
- The Spartans would post the shutout win behind 28
Chiara Pfosi saves.
Points: Olivia Matson (4) and
Darci Matson (3)
Goals: Darci Matson (2),
Olivia Matson,
Taylor Sims,
Haley Knauf,
Marisa Trevino and
Ava Eid (1)
Assists: Olivia Matson (3),
Lexie Martinez and
Hannah Gwillim (2)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (28)
Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, March 4 when they travel to the semi-final round of the NCHA Slaats Cup playoffs. AU will travel to Adrian College (the final weekend hosts) with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. (est) / 6:00 p.m. (cst) in Adrian, Michigan.
