The Aurora University women's soccer team traveled to Benedictine University for their final match of the year on Wednesday afternoon, looking for a strong finish to the campaign. Despite getting eight shots on goal in the full 90 minutes, AU was unable to find the back of the net. However, the Spartans shutout the Eagles for a 0-0 draw.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 0, Benedictine University 0
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-11-5 overall and 1-6-5 NACC; Benedictine University 0-12-7, 0-7-5


-  McKenna Kunz put the game's first shot on goal just over three minutes in, but couldn't get one past the Eagle goalie.
- AU continued to apply pressure early as Lauren Bliefernicht fired one towards the net in the seventh minute, but didn't convert.
- The Eagles didn't find an official shot on goal until the 42nd minute, which was easily saved by AU goalie Melina Cane.
- This kept it at 0-0 going into the intermission.
- Cane came up with four more saves in the second half to keep the Eagles scoreless.
- In the 86th minute, Madison Hougan tried to give the Spartans the lead, but her shot was saved.
- This resulted in the 0-0 draw.


SAVES: Melina Cane (15)


The 2024 season comes to an end for the Spartan women.