The Aurora University women's hockey team took on their namesakes from the University of Dubuque in a Monday afternoon battle at Fox Valley Ice Arena. The AU Spartans claimed victory in a 5-0 shutout win.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 5, University of Dubuque 0
LOCATION: Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 13-9-1 overall and 9-4-1 in the NCHA, University of Dubuque 2-21 overall

 
- AU had to fend off three penalties in the first 10 minutes of the first period.
- With 9:07 left in the opening period, Julianna Gallenero scored what would stand up as the game-winning goal. She was assisted by Peyton Elliott and Emiliana Cassillo.
- Shelbi Duster stopped the three shots in the period sent her way as AU led 1-0 going to intermission.
- A three goal second period got started with an early power play goal from Stephanie Schmunk. Elliott and Rachel Campoli assisted on the play.
- Even strength goals from Ellie Visser (unassisted) and Cara Cook (Ava Eid) to put AU up 4-0.
- Schmunk rounded out the scoring early in the third with an assist from Molly Matson as AU would coast to a 5-0 victory.
- Duster earned the shutout win with 10 saves in net.

 
Points: Peyton Elliott, and Stephanie Schmunk (2)
Goals: Stephanie Schmunk (2)
Assists: Peyton Elliott (2)
Saves: Shelbi Duster (10)


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