The Aurora University women's soccer team hosted Concordia University Chicago in the opening round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. The Spartans and Cougars battled to a double overtime draw and into a shootout with the Spartans rising above the Cougars 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 0, Concordia University Chicago 0 - AU wins in a shootout 3-1.
LOCATION: Vago Field - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 8-8-3; Concordia Chicago 10-8-2
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first round game against the Cougars of Concordia Chicago was physical one as both teams didn't allow a goal until the shootout.
The Spartans deflected a cross right by the post midway through the first half and shortly after that they send a wide open shot just over the cross bar.
Just before halftime the Cougars had an opportunity to score but missed a shot just wide of the goal.
Three minutes into the second half Concordia Chicago has a chance to go ahead but miss a shot just wide.
AU's Caitlin deRuiter made a huge save with 13 minutes left to keep the score tied.
With 20 seconds left in regulation a player from each team is given a red card so both teams played the remainder of the overtimes with 10 players.
The Cougars goalie made a great save in overtime to keep the game scoreless and force a shootout.
The Spartans won in a penalty kick shootout 3-1 to advance in the NACC Tournament.
SHOOTOUT RESULTS
| Round |
Shooter (Team) |
Result |
Score |
| 1 |
Alexis Bejarano (AU) |
Good |
1-0 AU |
| 1 |
Weinhold (CUC) |
Miss - Save deRuiter |
1-0 AU |
| 2 |
Beth Robbins (AU) |
Good |
2-0 AU |
| 2 |
LaCost (CUC) |
Good |
2-1 AU |
| 3 |
Alexis Abelove (AU) |
Miss |
2-1 AU |
| 3 |
Sanders (CUC) |
Miss |
2-1 AU |
| 4 |
Madison Howe (AU) |
Miss |
2-1 AU |
| 4 |
Stone (CUC) |
Miss - Save deRuiter |
2-1 AU |
| 5 |
Shayla Fleming (AU) |
Good |
3-1 AU |
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: none
ASSISTS: none
SHOTS: Kaitlin Im Hof and
Beth Robbins (4)
SAVES: Caitlin deRuiter (5)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on
Tuesday, November 1 when they play in the semi-final round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. The Spartans will travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering with game time set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
