The Aurora University men's soccer team secured the 2023 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference regular season title with a 3-1 victory at Benedictine University on Wednesday night in Lisle. The Spartans have won the NACC in back to back seasons and three of the last five years. 


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3, Benedictine University 1
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
RECORD: Aurora University 13-3-3 and 10-0-2 in the NACC


- The Spartans wasted little time showing who the better club was on Wednesday night with Enrique Gonzalez scoring at 8:04 off a Gio Villegas assist.
- 1:23 later AU went up 2-0 with Gonzalez assisting along with Jaziel Enriquez on an Anthony Marmolejo goal.
- In the 32nd minute the hosts would score to give the Spartans some pressure as they were scoreboard watching.
- Early in the second period the Spartans attacked but couldn't find the net to add to their lead.
- At 68:46 the Spartans drew a foul in the box which sent Gonzalez to the dot for the penalty kick.
- Gonzalez converted his 20th goal of the season to give the Spartans a 3-1 advantage.
- AU would make the lead hold up and claim victory over the Eagles 3-1 to secure a share of the NACC title.


POINTS: Enrique Gonzalez (3)
GOALS: Enrique Gonzalez (2) and Anthony Marmolejo (1)
ASSISTS: Enrique Gonzalez, Jaziel Enriquez and Gio Villegas (1)
SAVES: Jalen Depenbrock (2)


Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 28 when they host the opening round of the 2023 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. AU will host Rockford University. Opening kick is slated for 12:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.