The Aurora University men's hockey team hit the road for game two of their NCHA matchup against Concordia University Wisconsin. The Spartans powered their way to a 5-2 win over the Falcons, breaking the tie with a big third-period push. After a quiet first period, both teams got on the board in the second, but it was in the final frame where the Spartans really took control. Landry Schmuck added two goals, while Juliano Santalucia, Hassan Akl, and Riley Dekowny chipped in with key scores to seal the win. 

FINAL SCORE: #4 Aurora University 5, Concordia University Wisconsin 2
LOCATION: Mequon, Wisconsin
RECORDS: #4 Aurora University 16-3-0 overall; and 10-2-0 NCHA; Concordia University Wisconsin 10-9-0 overall and 5-7-0 NCHA


 - The first period saw both teams locked in a scoreless battle, with neither able to find the back of the net.
 - In the second period, a CUW penalty gave the Spartans the opportunity to strike first. Landry Schmuck kept his hot streak going, scoring with assists from Eddie Paulissian     and Hassan Akl.
 - The Falcons responded with back-to-back goals to take the lead midway through the period. A Spartan penalty led to a power-play tally, and just minutes later, CUW added    another to go up 2-1.
- The Spartan offense came alive in the third period, with Schmuck scoring his second goal of the night just 1:30 into the frame, assisted by Matt Weber, tying the game 2-2.
 - Less than five minutes later, Juliano Santalucia put the Spartans ahead with a go-ahead goal, assisted by Jakson Kirk and Chase Broda.
 - Hassan Akl then added his first goal of the night, with help from Mathis Bedard and Matt Weber, pushing the lead to 4-2.
 - With under ten minutes remaining, Riley Dekowny extended the lead, scoring the fifth goal for the Spartans, assisted by Jake Code and John Hallard.
 - The Spartan defense held strong, shutting down the Falcons and securing the 5-2 victory.


POINTS: Landry Schmuck, Hassan Akl, and Matt Weber (1)
GOALS: Landry Schmuck (2)  Riley Dekowny Juliano Santalucia, and Hassan Akl (1)
ASSISTS: Matt Weber (2) Hassan Akl, Mathis Bedard, Jake Code, Jakson Kirk, John Hallard, Eddie Paulissian, Chase Broda (1)
SAVES: JaCob Mucitelli (19)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Friday, January 31 when they host #5 Trine University. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.