The Aurora University men's soccer team continued conference play with a 2-0 shutout victory over St. Norbert College on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Athletic Park.
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, St. Norbert College 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park, Montgomery, Illinois
RECORD: Aurora University 12-3-1 overall, 9-2 NACC
- The Spartans and Green Knights battled through a scoreless first half, with both teams recording five shots.
- Aurora broke the tie early in the second half when
Issa Mnangwa scored in the 49th minute off an assist from
Max Crawford. The goal was Mnangwa's ninth of the season.
- In the 78th minute,
Mizael Terrazas added an insurance goal, scoring his third of the season to extend the Spartan lead to 2-0.
- Aurora held a 12-8 advantage in shots, including six shots on goal.
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Frankie Jimenez and
Aaron Saldana each recorded two shots on goal to help lead the Spartan offense.
- Goalkeeper
Brett Miller made five saves to preserve the shutout and earn his 10th win of the season.
GOALS: Issa Mnangwa and
Mizael Terrazas (1)
ASSISTS: Max Crawford (1)
SAVES: Brett Miller (5)
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 28 when they host Benedictine University with opening draw scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Montgomery, Illinois at Spartan Athletic Park.
