The Aurora University women's soccer team celebrated senior day with a 2-0 win over Marian University
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Marian University 0
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois – Spartan Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-6-1 overall and 3-3 in the NACC; Marian University 5-8 and 2-4 in the NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 25^th minute the Spartans took the lead off of a corner kick from Jessica Ortiz that led to a Marian own-goal. AU led 1-0 with 20:34 remaining in the first half. A Marian defender headed the ball into the Sabre net.
- After controlling the ball for most of the half and taking multiple shots on goal the Spartans were unable to add to their lead but the momentum into the half leading Marian 1-0.
- In the 49^th minute a Marian penalty in the box gave Jessica Ortiz a penalty kick opportunity where she put the biscuit in the basket and extended the AU lead 2-0.
-In the final minute of the match Marian threatened to score on a breakaway opportunity but a sprawling save from Taylor Joiner preserved the Spartan shutout and the AU win.
-AU defeated Marian by a score of 2-0.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Jessica Ortiz (1) and own goal (1)
SAVES: Taylor Joiner (3)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 10 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Stadium in Montgomery, Illinois.