The Aurora University women's hockey traveled to Trine University for a NCHA matchup on Friday night. The Spartans battled in a hard-fought match-up but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Trine. AU struck first and carried a lead into the first intermission, but the Thunder responded with a pair of goals to edge out the victory. Despite out shooting Trine and creating multiple scoring opportunities, the Spartans couldn't find the equalizer in the final period.

FINAL SCORE: Trine University 3,  Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Trine University - Angola, Indiana
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-13-3 overall and 4-7-2 NCHA; Trine University 7-11-2 overall and 4-7-2 NCHA

 
-The Spartans opened the scoring 10 minutes into the first period with a goal from Ellie Visser, assisted by Samira Schmidt and Jillian Bilsborough.
-Trine responded shortly after to even the score at 1-1.
-A Trine penalty led to an AU power-play goal, as Anabelle Scriver capitalized off an assist from Peyton Elliott.
-AU took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, out-shooting Trine 15-4 in the opening period.
-Early in the second, Trine tied the game again with an even-strength goal.
-The Spartans generated 11 shots on goal in the second period but couldn't find the back of the net.
-AU started the third period on a power play and continued to apply pressure.
-Midway through the final frame, Trine broke the tie with the game-winning goal.
-Despite a strong effort, the Spartans fell 3-2 in a tightly contested match-up.

 
Points: Peyton Elliott, Samira Schmidt, Jillian Bilsborough, Ellie Visser, and Anabelle Scriver (1)
Goals: Ellie Visser and Anabelle Scriver (1)
Assists: Peyton Elliott, Samira Schmidt, and Jillian Bilsborough (1)
Saves: Shelbi Duster (13)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Saturday, February 1 when they travel to Trine University. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 pm (est) / 2:00 pm (cst). in Angola, Indiana.