The Aurora University women's soccer team scored just over two minutes into the contest and went on to defeat Wisconsin Lutheran College in Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference action 9-0.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 9, Wisconsin Lutheran College 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-7-1 (2-2-1 NACC ); Wisconsin Lutheran College 6-5 (3-2 NACC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans jumped out quickly in the contest with
Alexis Abelove dishing a pass to
Jessica Ortiz. Ortiz blistered a shot from 20 yards out to the top left and a 1-0 AU lead.
- AU kept the pressure on the Warriors with several would be break away chances being called for off side.
- In the 14th minute, AU added to their lead.
Corina Leyva found the top right of the net with an assist from
Emma Aguilar.
- Early in the second-half,
Alexis Abelove scored to give AU a 3-0 lead.
- In the 61st minute, AU added on with Leyva sending a ball past the Warrior defense to break
Emma Aguilar free. Aguilar scored the break away for a 4-0 lead.
- In the 67th minute AU was awarded a penalty kick.
Jacklyn Cabrera took the shot which was initially saved but the rebound came right back to her right foot and she buried the second chance for a 6-0 AU lead.
- AU added goals from
Carly Cast (
Ariana Hopewell assist),
Jasmine Ascencio (
Mariah Dorsey assist) and Alexis Eggan (unassisted) in the final 18 minutes of action.
- AU keepers
Kelsey Deck and
Julia Peters combined for the shutout in net.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Corina Leyva (2) and seven Spartans (1)
ASSISTS: Alexis Abelove (2) and four Spartans (1)
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (2)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 12 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Vago Field on the campus of Aurora University.
