The Aurora University women's hockey earned its second straight NCHA victory on Saturday night, defeating Lawrence 3–2 behind strong special-teams play and a heavy offensive push.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3, Lawrence University 2
LOCATION: Appleton, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-8-0 overall and 2-6-0 NCHA, Lawrence University 0-12-0 and 0-8-0 in the NCHA

 
- AUa struck first just 2:12 into the opening period when Courtney Docktor buried an even-strength goal off feeds from Emiliana Cassillo and Payton Dykstra. '
- The Spartans controlled the early pace, generating double-digit first-period shots while limiting quality chances at the other end.
- Lawrence tied the game on a power-play opportunity late in the second period, sending the matchup into the final frame locked at 1–1.
- AU regained momentum in the third when Ellie Krueger finished a setup from Cassillo and Docktor at 9:36, reclaiming the lead.
- With Lawrence pressing late and skating with an extra attacker, Keilana Schmidt delivered the decisive empty-net goal with 40 seconds remaining, extending the advantage to 3–1.
- Lawrence added a goal in the final seconds, but Aurora closed out the win.
- Cassillo finished with two assists on the night, while Docktor posted a goal and an assist.
- Schmidt recorded a team-high four blocked shots, helping the Spartans withstand multiple late power-play situations. '
- Goaltender Macy Blooming made 21 saves to secure the victory.
- AU out-shot Lawrence 26–23 and earned the special-teams edge, successfully killing four of five penalties.

 
Points: Courtney Docktor and Emiliana Cassillo (2)
Goals: Courtney Docktor, Ellie Docktor and Keilana Schmidt (1)
Assists: Emiliana Cassillo, Courtney Docktor and Payton Dykstra (1)
Saves: Macy Blooming (21)


Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's hockey team comes on Friday, January 6 when they travel to Northfield, Minnesota to take on St. Olaf College. The drop of the puck is set for 6:00 p.m.