The Aurora University men's soccer turned in a competitive effort on the road Saturday afternoon, but a pair of second-half goals proved to be the difference in a 2–0 setback.


FINAL SCORE: University of Chicago 2, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: University of Chicago - Stagg Field
RECORD: Aurora University 1-2-2; University of Chicago 2-1-2


- The first half was tightly contested, with both sides trading fouls and set-piece opportunities.
- AU generated four shots in the opening 45 minutes, including a strong attempt on goal from Branden Dolezal that forced a save from the Maroons goalkeeper.
- The Spartan defense held firm to send the match into halftime scoreless.
- The Maroons broke through early in the second half with a goal in the 53rd minute to take a 1–0 lead.
-  Aurora continued to battle, earning a pair of corner kicks and testing the keeper with shots from Josue Roman and Ray Fischer, but the Spartans couldn't find an equalizer.
- A second goal in the 68th minute extended the deficit to 2–0, which held to the final whistle.
- The Spartans finished the match with nine total shots, two of which were on goal. Goalkeepers Alex Ageladelis and Eron Qorri combined for four saves in the effort.


SAVES: Eron Qorri (3), Alex Ageladelis (1)


Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 17 when they host the Illinois Institute of Technology. Match time is slated for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.