The Aurora University women's soccer program battled hard on the road Wednesday afternoon but ultimately fell 3–1 to Dominican University in NACC play at West Campus Field.


FINAL SCORE: Dominican University 3, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: River Forest, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-10-0 overall; 2-5 in the NACC, Dominican University 7-3-1 overall and 5-1-0 in the NACC


- The Spartans trailed 1–0 at halftime despite a strong effort from goalkeeper Leila Connor, who made eight first-half saves to keep the match close.
- Aurora found the equalizer in the 50th minute when McKenna Kunz scored her third goal of the season off an assist from Dani Machado Salazar.
- Dominican quickly regained the lead minutes later and added a penalty goal to close out the scoring.
- The Spartans managed five shots on the afternoon, with Kunz, Ellie Krueger, Kyra Karrer, and Sydnie Thomson each contributing chances.
- Connor finished with 11 saves in goal, keeping Aurora within reach throughout the contest.


POINTS: McKenna Kunz and Dani Machado Salazar (1)
GOALS: McKenna Kunz (1)
ASSISTS: Dani Machado Salazar (1)


Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Friday, October10 when they travel Marian University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.