The Aurora University women's soccer team fell to Illinois Institute of Technology in a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference matchup Wednesday night. The Spartans fought for the entire 90 minutes, playing tough defense, but ultimately lost to the Scarlet Hawks with a score of 4-0
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Illinois Institute of Technology 4, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois 
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-6-2 overall and  3-3-1 in the NACC; Illinois Institute of Technology 8-3-1 overall and 5-2-0 in the NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Scarlet Hawks struck first with a goal in the 9^th minute, giving IIT a 1-0 lead.
- IIT scored again in the 18^th minute, bringing the Scarlet Hawks lead to 2-0.
- The remainder of the first half saw plenty of play in the defensive, but few offensive opportunities for the Spartans.
- The Spartans remained scoreless in the first half, down 2-0 at halftime.
- In the opening minutes of the second half, IIT scored, extending their lead 3-0.
- As minutes fell off the clock in the second half, the Spartans struggled offensively, not able to capitalize on any scoring opportunities.
- The Spartans would go on to lose, 4-0.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (4)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 9 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.