A goal from Emma Dyer in the 75th minute lifted the Aurora University women's soccer team to a 2-1 road victory at Concordia University Chicago. The win marks the first notch in the victory column for the Spartans in 2022.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Concordia University Chicago 1
LOCATION: River Forest, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-3-3 overall and 1-2 in the NACC; Concordia University Chicago 0-3-3 overall and 0-2-1 in the NACC
 

- CUC struck quickly with a goal just 2:57 into the game.
- A little over 12 minutes later AU tied the contest 1-1.
- Lauren Bliefernicht got the equalizer with an assist from Jessica Mirsky.
- The Spartans had the only two shots in the final 30 minutes of the opening half as the teams went to intermission tied 1-1.
- AU and CUC traded shots with the score remaining tied 1-1 until 74:54.
- Emma Dyer scored the game-winning goal with an assist from Abby Kay.
- Kelsey Deck and the AU defensive corps made the one goal lead stand as the Spartans celebrated victory for the first time in 2022, winning 2-1.


GOALS: Emma Dyer and Lauren Bliiefernicht (1)
ASSISTS: Jessica Mirsky and Abby Kay (1)
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (4)


Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 24 when they host Lakeland University. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.