The Aurora University women's lacrosse team dropped a 16–10 decision to UW-Eau Claire on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Athletic Park. After trading early goals, the Spartans kept pace through the opening quarter before UW-Eau Claire used a decisive second-period run to gain control. Despite a strong second-half response, the Spartans were unable to close the gap.

FINAL SCORE: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 16, Aurora University 10
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-8 overall 
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois


-Ava Courtney scored on a free-position opportunity to get Aurora on the board.
-Nicolina Smith added an unassisted goal to keep the Spartans within one late in the first.
-UW-Eau Claire opened the second quarter with a scoring run, extending its lead to 6-2.
-Smith capitalized on a man-up opportunity off an assist from Amelia Bell to cut into the deficit.
-Courtney followed with another extra-attacker goal, bringing Aurora within 7-4 midway through the second.
-UW-Eau Claire closed the half on a run to take a 10-4 lead into the break.
-Meghan Ginty recorded multiple key saves in the first half to keep Aurora within reach.
-The Blugolds continued their momentum in the third, building a 13-4 advantage.
-Aurora responded with a four-goal stretch in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 13-8.
-Goals during the run came from Ava Courtney (2), Nicolina Smith, and Julie Sass.
-Smith opened the fourth quarter scoring for Aurora, and Amelia Bell added a late goal.
-UW-Eau Claire added insurance late to secure the win.


Points: Nicolina Smith, Ava Courtney, Eva Taute (4)
Goals: Nicolina Smith and Ava Courtney (4)
Assists: Eva Taute (4)
Ground balls: Sarah Brown (5) and Alle Pope (4)
Caused Turnovers: Sarah Brown (5)
Draw Controls: Nicolina Smith (3)
Saves: Meghan Ginty (16)
 

Next action for the Spartan women's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 25 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Opening draw time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.