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Lauren Bliefernicht attacks
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0
Manchester University MAN (1-7-0, 0-0-0)
2
Winner Aurora University AU (3-3-3, 2-2-0)
Manchester University MAN
(1-7-0, 0-0-0)
0
Final
2
Aurora University AU
(3-3-3, 2-2-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Manchester University MAN 0 0 0
Aurora University AU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

AU wins the battle of the Spartans

The Aurora University women's soccer team hosted Manchester University for a non-conference matchup Sunday afternoon. AU won the battle of the Spartans 2-0 and improved their winning streak to three. 

The Basics
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Manchester University 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-3-3 overall; Manchester University 1-7 overall 
 
How it happened
 - AU offense duo got the Spartans on the board midway through the first-half. Lauren Bliefernicht scored on an assist from Jessica Mirksy. Mirsky seconds earlier had her shot attempted saved. 
- The remainder of the first half concluded without any additional scoring, with AU leading 1-0 at halftime.  
- With 24 minutes to play in the contest, Jessica Mirksy scored a free kick goal to extend the Spartans lead 2-0. 
- The contest saw four shots from Manchester and AU was victorious with a 2-0 shutout. 

Spartan Leaders
GOALS: Lauren Bliefernicht and Jessica Mirksy (1)
ASSISTS: Jessica Mirsky (1)
SAVES: Kelsey Deck (2) 

Up Next
Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 28 when they travel to Alverno College. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 
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