The Aurora University women's lacrosse team hosted Concordia University Chicago for the NACC Tournament Championship. The Spartans defeated the Cougars 18-3 to win the NACC Tournament, the first in program and NACC history. AU will now move on to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time.
GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE:Â Aurora University 18, Concordia University Chicago 3
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 10-3Â
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois : Spartan Athletic Park
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Spartan
Claire Carlson scored the first two goals of the game to give the Spartans a lead.
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Danielle Cobbett scored at the 24 minute mark to extend the lead.
- With 16 minutes remaining in the first half Spartan
Ellie Blake made it a 4-0 game.
- CUC scored their first goal with 11:30 left in the half.
- The Spartans ended the first half on an 8-0 run. Carlson,
Monique Gibson,
Jalyn Yaukovitz, and Cobbett all scored.
- The Spartans scored three quick goals to start the second half with Carlson scoring two of them and Blake the other.
- CUC scored with 12 minutes remaining to make it 15-2.
- After another CUC goal
Monique Gibson score the final two goals of the game.
- Spartans win 18-3.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Monique Gibson (13)
Goals: Monique Gibson and
Claire Carlson (6)
Assists:Â
Monique Gibson (7)
Ground Balls: Claire Carlson,
Ellie Blake, and
Emma-Lee Martel (3)
Caused Turnovers: Four Spartans (2)Â
Saves: Jenna Ford (8)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's lacrosse team comes in the 2021 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. AU will find out the opponent and location of their next game on Monday, May 3 when the NCAA announces the field at 9:30 a.m. on NCAA.com
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