The Aurora University women's soccer team took to the road for a Saturday afternoon NACC matchup at Marian University. The Spartans came from behind to take a 2-1 lead but two late goals from the Sabres lead to a 3-2 loss.
FINAL SCORE: Marian University 3, Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Smith Field - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-7-3 overall and 3-6 in the NACC; Marian University 5-6-3 overall and 4-4-2 in the NACC
- The Sabres got off to a quick start with a goal in the 7th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
- The Spartans responded with back to back goals late in the first-half.
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Lauren Bliefernicht scored in the 37th minute on an assist from
Madison Hougan to tie the game 1-1.
- Six minutes later,
Cassandra Garcia found the back of the Sabres net to take a 2-1 lead before heading into halftime. She was assisted by
Lauren Bliefernicht.
- Late in the second-half, the Sabres tied the game 2-2.
- With 2 minutes remaining in the contest, the Sabres were able to find the back of the AU net to take a 3-2 lead.
- The Spartans would go on to lose 3-2.
GOALS: Lauren Bliefernicht and
Cassandra Garcia (1)
ASSISTS: Madison Hougan and
Lauren Bliefernicht (1)
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (9)
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 18 when they host Rockford University. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Vago Field in Aurora, Illinois.
