The Aurora University women's soccer team saw their win streak extend to six games while their scoreless streak grew to 540 minutes with a 2-0 victory at Benedictine University on Tuesday night.
BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Benedictine University 0
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 8-7-1 (6-2-1 NACC ); Benedictine University 4-9-2 (3-5-1Â NACC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans dominated action in the first-half with the defense allowing just one shot from BU.
- In the 37th minute
Emma Aguilar took a punt from goalie
Kelsey Deck and blistered a shot into the back of the BU net and AU led 1-0.
- The teams went to halftime with the Spartans leading 1-0.
- AU added to their lead in the 70th minute (69:05) with
Alexis Abelove taking the team lead with her ninth goal of the season.
- In the 85th minute, the AU shutout streak was at risk of ending. A foul in the box gave BU a penalty kick.
- AU goalie
Kelsey Deck pressured the Eagle shooter into a miss and the streak continued.
- The Spartans would hold on for the 2-0 win and see the win and scoreless streak extended.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Alexis Abelove and
Emma Aguilar (1)
ASSIST: Kelsey Deck (1)
SAVES:Â
Kelsey Deck (5)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 23 when they host Rockford University. Match time is set for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.