The Aurora University men's soccer team remained unbeaten in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference play with a thrilling 2-1 double overtime victory against archrival Benedictine Eagles on Wednesday night.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Benedictine University 1 (2 OT)
LOCATION: Lisle, Ill
RECORDS: Aurora University 12-4-0 (9-0-0 NACC); Benedictine University 6-7-1 (6-3-0 NACC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half saw back and forth action, as both the Spartans and the Eagles had their offensive chances.
- The game would remain scoreless going into halftime, 0-0.
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Justin Rutherford gave the Spartans the 1-0 advantage in the 50th minute of the game.
- As the end of regulation neared, the Eagles tied the game 1-1 in the 86th minute.
- Regulation ended in a 1-1 tie and the game headed into overtime.
- The first overtime period came to a close without a score, so the teams headed into double overtime.
- 107 minutes into the game, Henry Zehanl gave the Spartans the victory when his golden goal ended the game.
- Spartans extended their winning streak to 11 games with the 2-1 double overtime victory.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Henry Zehnal and
Justin Rutherford (1)
SAVES: Jalen Depenbrock (4)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 26 when they travel to Marian University. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. in Fond Du Lac, Wis.
