The Aurora University women's hockey team traveled to Marian University on Saturday for the series finale of NCHA play. The Spartans dropped the contest in overtime less than 24-hours after winning over the Sabres in overtime.
 

FINAL SCORE: Marian University 2, Aurora University 1 - overtime
LOCATION: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-11-2 overall and 3-6-1 NCHA; Marian University 5-11-1 overall and 3-6-1 NCHA

 
- Marian scored 2:46 into the first period to lead AU 1-0.
- Less than a minute into the first power play the the game, the Spartans tied the game.
- Samira Schmidt scored the power play goal with assists from Zara Post and Ellie Visser.
- The game would remain 1-1 over the next 50+ minutes of action and into overtime.
- AU goalie Shelbi Duster would finish the game with 35 saves including 15 in the third period.
- With 26 seconds remaining in the five minute overtime, Marian scored to win 2-1.

 
Points: Samira Schmidt, Zara Post and Ellie Visser (1)
Goals: Samira Schmidt (1)
Assists: Zara Post and Ellie Visser (1)
Saves: Shelbi Duster (35)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, January 18 when they travel to Marian University. Puck drop is scheduled for11:00 a.m. at Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.