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Kelsey Decks corrals the soccer ball
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2
Winner Aurora AU (8-7-1, 6-2-1 NACC)
0
Benedictine (IL) BENUW (4-9-2, 3-5-1 NACC)
Winner
Aurora AU
(8-7-1, 6-2-1 NACC)
2
Final
0
Benedictine (IL) BENUW
(4-9-2, 3-5-1 NACC)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Aurora AU 1 1 2
Benedictine (IL) BENUW 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Spartans extend win and scoreless streaks in win at Benedictine

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 (3-5-1 NACC)
 
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: 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.
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