The Aurora University women's soccer team hosted Illinois Institute of Technology in the 2018 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference opener at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans battled valiantly but would fall by a score of 4-0.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Illinois Institute of Technology 4, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois – Spartan Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-4-1 overall and 0-1 in the NACC; Illinois Tech 6-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU fell behind following an IIT goal at 4:50 of the game.
- The game was 2-0 with a nifty tally by the visitors in the 15th minute (14:01).
- AU trailed 2-0 at the end of the first half.
- The AU deficit increased to 4-0 after goals in the 55th and 59th minute of the contest.
- Spartan goalie Anessa Munoz made a couple A+ saves in the contest.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
SHOTS ON GOAL: Jessica Ortiz and Jasmine Ascencio (1)
SAVES: Anessa Munoz (3)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 22 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.