Aurora University women's soccer Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference foe Edgewood College came visiting Vago Field on Saturday afternoon. The soccer rivals played a tightly fought contest with the Spartans prevailing 2-1 thanks in large part to senior Nicci Bermudes who accounted for both AU goals.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  Aurora University 2   Edgewood College 1
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Vago Field
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-2 and 1-0 NACC: Edgewood College 2-4 and 0-1 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles started off the scoring early on with a goal by Stevie Grable that was assisted by Hannah Menzia just 2:37 into the game.
The Spartans answered back with a goal by Nicci Bermudes who was assisted by Alexis Berjarano. (13:36)
Bermudes and Bejarano combined again in the second half. Bermudes scored her second goal of the game at 52:41 with an assist to Bejarano.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
The Spartans recorded 22 shots to Edgewood's five. 12 of Aurora's shots were on goal while Edgewood had four on goal.
The Spartans had seven corners on the day and Edgewood had five.
Bermudes has now accounted for 10 of the 11 AU goals in 2015.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS                                                      
Bermudes scored two goals and led the team with 10 shots.
Bejarano had two assists on the day
Goalkeeper Caitlin deRuiter had three saves for the Spartans
 
FOR THE FOES
Grable and Jennifer Dailey both had two shots for Edgewood
Grable was the lone goal scorer for the Eagles
Menzia assisted the goal for Edgewood
Sabelle Seabrook had 10 saves for the Eagles
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 23 when they host Wheaton College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on Vago Field.