The Aurora University Spartan men's hockey team returned to the ice against the Adrian College Bulldogs. The Spartans fell 7-2 to the nationally ranked foe.
FINAL SCORE: #1 Adrian College 7, #12 Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 14-7-1 overall and 9-6-0-1 in the NCHA; Adrian College 22-1 overall and 16-0 in the NCHA

Spartan
Josh Boyko played in his 100th career game.

- AU trailed 3-0 after a penalty filled opening period.
- The Spartans allowed two goals in the second and Adrian took a 5-0 lead heading into the second intermission.
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Derrick Budz got the Spartans on the board late in the third period with a power play tally. He was assisted by
Adam Keyes and
Jack Jaunich.
- Three minutes later
Jack Jaunich scored on an assist from
Gio Procopio.
- The Spartans trailed 6-2 with four minutes remaining in the third.
- With five seconds remaining in the third Adrian scored and AU fell 7-2.
Points: Jack Jaunich (2),
Derrick Budz,
Adam Keyes, and
Gio Procopio (1)
Goals: Derrick Budz and
Jack Jaunich (1)
Assists: Adam Keyes,
Jack Jaunich and
Gio Procopio (1)
Saves: Josh Boyko (15) and
Tanner Marshall (10)

Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Wednesday, February 9 when they travel to Concordia University Wisconsin. Puck drop is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, Wisconsin.