The Aurora University women's soccer team got their first win of the season in dramatic fashion Bob Bautista Invitational at Wheaton College. The Spartans defeated Thomas More College 2-1 in overtime on a goal from Alexis Abelove.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Thomas More College 1 - overtime
LOCATION: Wheaton, Illinois – Joe Bean Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-3; Thomas More College 0-4
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU took a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute when Beth Grotelueschen took a throw in and found Giselle Torres who found the back of the net.
- AU led 1-0 at the end of the first half.
- With 1:20 left in the game, Thomas More scored to tie the game and force overtime.
- 7:39 into overtime, Spartan Alexis Abelove put a shot on net and when the ball hit the post and went in, AU was victorious 2-1.
- The win is the first collegiate Head Coaching win for Spartan Head Coach Shannon DeNinno.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Giselle Torres and Alexis Abelove (1)
ASSIST: Beth Grotelueschen (1)
SAVES: Anessa Munoz (8)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 11 when they travel to Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Elmhurst, Illinois.