The Aurora University men's hockey team came away with a hard-fought 4-3 win over Marian University in a thrilling back-and-forth game. After a tied second period, the Spartans and Sabres battled it out in the final frame. It was Landry Schmuck who came through with the game-winning goal, securing the victory for AU.

FINAL SCORE: #5 Aurora University 4, Marian University 3
LOCATION: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
RECORDS: #5 Aurora University 14-3-0 overall; and 8-2-0 NCHA; Marian University 6-11-0 overall and 3-7-0 NCHA


- The Spartans jumped out to an early lead with two goals in the first period. Riley Dekowny struck first for Aurora, assisted by Jake Code and Mathis Bedard, followed by Lukas Sedlacek finding the back of the net with help from Jakson Kirk and Chayce Schmidt.
- The second period took a turn as the Sabres netted three consecutive goals within the first 10 minutes.
- A Marian penalty set up a Spartan power play, and the Spartans took full advantage as Landry Schmuck scored the equalizer, assisted by Simon Diaz.
- Heading into the third period, the game was tied 3-3.
- The third period featured back-and-forth action, with the Spartans taking 12 shots on goal compared to the Sabres 8, along with a total of three penalties.
- Late in the period, a second Marian penalty resulted in another power play opportunity for AU, and Landry Schmuck capitalized, scoring his second goal of the night and the game-winner, assisted by Hassan Akl and Simon Diaz.
-The Spartans held on to secure the victory, 4-3.


POINTS: Landry Schmuck and Simon Diaz (2)
GOALS: Landry Schmuck (2) Riley Dekowny, and Lucas Sedlacek (1)
ASSISTS: Simon Diaz (2) Mathis Bedard, Jake Code, Jakson Kirk, Chayce Schmidt, Hassan Akl (1)
SAVES: JaCob Mucitelli (22)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Friday, January 24 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.