The Aurora University women's soccer team hosted Concordia University Wisconsin in the 2021 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference opener at Spartan Athletic Park. The Spartans battled valiantly but would fall by a score of 8-0.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Concordia University Wisconsin 8, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-4-1 overall and 0-1 in the NACC; Concordia Wisconsin 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the NACC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Falcons jumped on the scoreboard early in the first half, scoring two goals in the 5th and 7th minute.
- Spartans kept the pressure on but were unable to find the back of the CUW net.
- AU trailed 7-0 at the end of the first half.
- The AU deficit increased to 8-0 after a goal in 65th of the contest.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
SHOTS ON GOAL: Jessica Mirksy,
Abby Kay,
Lauren Bliefernicht,
Jasmin Salinas,
Hannah Ford and
Ashlyn Nakashima (1)
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (5)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on
Saturday, September 18 when they host St. Norbert College. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.