The Aurora University women's hockey team opened NCHA play at home on Friday night, hosting the Lake Forest College Foresters at Fox Valley Ice Arena. AU struck first, scoring just 1:19 into the game, but Lake Forest took the lead before the first intermission. The Spartans fought back in the second period, tying the game at 2-2. The contest turned into a nail-biter as it went into overtime and a shootout, where AU ultimately fell short in the shootout.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2,  Lake Forest College 2 (LFC wins shootout 1-0)
LOCATION: Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-1-2 overall and 0-0-1 NCHA, Lake Forest College 1-1-1 overall and 0-0-1 NCHA

 
- The Spartans struck quickly in the first period, with Anabelle Scriver scoring just 1:19 into the game off an assist from Ellie Visser.
- Midway through the period, the Foresters netted the equalizer and, three minutes later, took a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal.
- The back-and-forth action continued into the second period until Zara Post brought the Spartans back into the game, scoring with an assist from Cara Cook.
- With less than two minutes remaining in the second period, Lake Forest went on a power play, but the Spartans defense held strong, preventing a goal and keeping the game tied at 2-2 heading into the second intermission.
- The third period remained tightly contested, with both teams exchanging opportunities. Despite six power-play chances late in the period, the Spartans were unable to convert, pushing the game into overtime.
- Overtime featured three-on-three hockey, with each team recording three shots on goal.
- The tension of the game rose as each team traded shots in the shootout, with both sides missing their attempts.
- Spartan goaltender Zoie Campbell made four incredible saves before the Foresters finally found the back of the net.

 
Points: Zara Post, Cara Cook, Ellie Visser, Anabelle Scriver (1)
Goals: Zara Post and Anabelle Scriver (1)
Assists: Cara Cook and Ellie Visser (1)
Saves: Zoie Campbell (42)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, November 9 when they travel to Lake Forest College. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m. in Lake Forest, Illinois.