The Aurora University women's soccer team returned to their home turf to open Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference play against the Stars of Dominican University. The Spartans and Stars battled in a close match up,drawing 0-0.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 0, Dominican University 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois 
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-2-2
 

- The Spartans opened the match with a pair of early shots from Madison Hougan and Lauren Bliefernicht in the seventh minute.
- Jessica Mirksy and Lesly Ulloa both followed with shots, but neither was able to find the back of the Stars net.
-  AU totaled five shots while Dominican only recorded one to open the game.
- The Spartans controlled possession throughout the second half with Grace Grundhofer and Jessica Mirsky recording shots early.
- Nine Spartans had at least one shot on goal, with senior Jessica Mirksy leading the squad with three.
- AU out shot Dominican 14-5.


SAVES: Melina Cane (2)


Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 16 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin on AU Alumni Day and the Chelsea Lloyd Memorial Game. Match time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.