The Aurora University men's soccer team hosted St. Norbert College in the nightcap of a triple header action at Spartan Athletic Park on Saturday. The Spartans were defeated by the Green Knights 1-0.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: St. Norbert College 1, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois - Spartan Athletic Park
RECORD: Aurora University 2-3-1 overall and 0-2 in the NACC; St. Norbert College 3-3-1 overall and 2-0 in the NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half was back and forth between the two teams before a penalty in the box set up a pk chance for SNC.
- With the conversion on the pk, AU trailed 1-0.
- Heading to the halftime break, AU trailed 1-0 with both teams having five shots.
- The second half kept the fans on the edge of their seats with both teams having prime scoring chances.
- In the final 15 minutes the Spartans controlled the possession with numerous corner tries but were unable to come away with a goal.
- Despite leaving it all on the field, AU was unable to solve the SNC keeper and fell 1-0.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
SHOTS: Enrique Gonzalez (3)
SAVES: Jalen Depenbrock (2)

UP NEXT:
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 22 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Match time is set for 4:00 p.m. in River Forest, Illinois.