The Aurora University women's hockey team hosted NCHA foe Trine University Friday night for game one of the conference weekend series. The Spartans continued their winning ways after defeating the Thunder 4-1. 


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 4, Trine University 1
LOCATION: Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 14-3-1 overall and 8-2-1 in the NCHA, Trine University 8-9 overall and 4-5 in the NCHA

 
- With six minutes remaining in the first period, Madison Gasper faced a two on one down the slot but with a quick release Gasper found the back of the Thunder net to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.
- After the Spartans survived the Trine power play, the Thunder got the equalizer midway through the second period.
- Not long after, the Ellie Visser scores to add herself to the score sheet and gives the Spartans a 2-1 lead with less than four minutes remaining in the period. Spartans Peyton Elliot and Juilanna Gallenero recorded the assists.
- 53 seconds into the third period, Peyton Elliot joined in on the scoring action to extend their lead 3-1.
- In the final minutes of the period, Darci Matson and Makenna Brownlee pass to Marissa Trevino who slaps the shot into the net and AU led 4-1 after the power play tally. 
- The Spartans won by a final score of 4-1.


Points: Peyton Elliott (2)
Goals:  Madison Gasper, Ellie Visser, Peyton Elliott, and Marissa Trevino(1)
Assists: Darci Matson, Peyton Elliott, Makenna Brownless, and Juilanna Gallenero (1)
Saves: Tia Glube (14)


Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, January 28 when they host Trine University. Puck drop is slated for 7:35 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.