Aurora University women's soccer host Carthage College in a non-conference contest on Wednesday afternoon on Vago Field. After an 1:40 lightning delay prior to kickoff, the Spartans fell to Carthage 1-0.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  Carthage College 1, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Vago Field - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-5-1 overall and 0-1 NACC; Carthage College 3-2 overall
WEATHER: After an early weather delay, partly cloudy and 73 degrees
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Early in warm-ups a lightning delay that lasted 1:40 pushed the start time back to 3:30 pm.
The first half was a defensive battle with both teams held to few shots and no goals.
Carthage scored midway through the second half on a rebound from a header. The original shot came off of a corner kick.
AU had a few chances late in the half but could not find a way to add a goal.

FOR THE SPARTANS                                                      
The Spartans had six shots on the day, four of which were on goal.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
SHOTS: Beth Robbins and Alexis Abelove (2)
SHOTS ON GOAL: Beth Robbins and Alexis Abelove (2)
SAVES: Caitlin deRuiter (4)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 24, when they travel to Marian University. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. in Fond du lac, Wisconsin.