The Aurora University women's hockey team played in the NCAA Tournament at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls for the first time in program history on Wednesday night. The Spartans came up empty in the quest to become NCAA Champions, losing 7-0.
FINAL SCORE: University of Wisconsin - River Falls 7, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: River Falls, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 22-7 overall ; University of Wisconsin - River Falls 27-1 overall
- The first period saw AU commit three penalties and the host Falcons converted each time to lead 3-0.
- In the second period, a pair of defensive miscues allowed UWRF skaters get grade A chances that found the back of the net.
- After two periods, AU trailed 5-0.
- The hosts scored two third period goals including another power play tally with 30 seconds left for the 7-0 final score.
- Spartan tender
Chiara Pfosi stopped 26 of 33 shots sent her way on the night.
Shots: Ellie Visser (4),
Darci Matson and
Olivia Matson (3)
Saves: Chiara Pfosi (26)
The Spartan women's hockey team concludes the 2021-2022 season with a 22-7 overall record. The program's first NCHA Slaats Cup Championship, first NCAA Division III women's hockey tournament appearance and a school record for wins.
