Box Score The Aurora University women's hockey returned to the ice for game two of a NCHA match-up against Marian University Saturday afternoon. The Spartans scored three goals in the first, defeating the Sabres 5-0.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 5 , Marian University 0
LOCATION: Fond do Lac, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 17-3-1 overall and 11-2-1 in the NCHA, Marian University 6-14-1 overall and 2-10-0 in the NCHA

 
- The Spartans started the scoring frenzy early in the first.
- Two minutes into the opening period, Peyton Elliott scored an even strength tally on an assist from Bethany Koman.
- Allyson Richards followed on assists from Melina Cane and Ellie Visser and AU led 2-0.
- Spartan Peyton Elliott scored her second of the night and the final goal of the first period with 7:57 remaining. Bethany Koman and Ava Eid assisted the power play tally. 
- AU led 3-0 heading into the first intermission.
- To open the second, Darci Matson joined in on the scoring action, recording an even strength tally on assists from Bethany Koman and Madison Gasper.
- Midway through the third, passes from Darci Matson and Madison Gasper found the stick of Makenna Brownles who found the back of the Sabres net. AU lead 5-0 with less than 10 minutes remaining.
- AU goaltender Samantha Steciak had 22 saves on the night and the Spartans completed the 5-0 shutout.


Points: Bethany Koman (3) Peyton Elliott, Madison Gasper, and Darci Matson (2) 
Goals:  Peyton Elliott (2) Allyson Richards, Darci Matson, and Makenna Brownlee (1)
Assists: Bethany Koman (3) Madison Gasper (2)
Saves: Samantha Steciak (22)


Next action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, February 10 when they host Adrian College. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.