The Aurora University women's soccer team hosted Benedictine University on Wednesday night at Spartan Athletic Park. Two first half goals propelled the Spartans to soar over Eagles, winning 2-0. The win propelled AU into the seven seed in the upcoming NACC Tournament.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Benedictine University 0
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-11-1 overall; 5-6-1 in the NACC, Benedictine University 2-16 overall and 2-6 in the NACC


- Spartan Maura Sikorski scored the first goal of the game in the 22nd minute on a free kick.
- Then in the 31st minute, Chelsey Johnson would score up-close to the goal off a corner kick assist from Maura Sikorski.
- The Spartans would lead 2-0 at the half.
- Little action in the second-half would result in a 2-0 Aurora Spartan win.
- Spartan Goalie Melina Cane would end the match with 8 saves. 


POINTS: Maura Sikorski (3), and Chelsey Johnson (2)
GOALS: Maura Sikorski, and Chelsey Johnson (1)
ASSISTS: Maura Sikorski (1)
SAVES: Melina Cane (8)


Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes Sunday, November 2 when they travel to the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament. AU plays at Milwaukee School of Engineering with game time set for 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.