The Aurora University women's soccer team fell 3-1 to Millikin University on Saturday evening in Decatur, Illinois. The Spartans put up a strong fight but were unable to close the gap after Millikin took an early lead. Aurora's lone goal came late in the second half from Lauren Bliefernicht, but the Big Blue's defense held firm to secure the victory.


FINAL SCORE: Millikin University 3, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: Decatur, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-4-0 overall; Millikin University 4-0


-  AU's first shot came from Samantha Velasco in the sixth minute of the game.
- In the 8th minute, Millikin's Big Blue took the lead with the game's first goal.
- Following the goal, Aurora University responded quickly with offensive pressure, and Katie Leick took a shot toward the center.
- The visitors extended their lead to 3-0 late in the first half, with the second goal coming in the 28th minute and the third in the 31st.
- Aurora University started the second half with offensive efforts, featuring two shots from Samantha Velasco and one from Larissa Barreto.
- In the 73rd minute, Lauren Bliefernicht scored, bringing the Spartans onto the scoreboard.
-In the final minutes, the Spartans took two more shots on goal but were unable to get either past the Millikin goalkeeper.


GOALS: Lauren Bliefernicht (1)
SAVES: Lindsey Cepa (4) and Melina Cane (1)


Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 11 when they host Elmhurst University. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.