MONTGOMERY, Ill. - Marian University women's soccer (4-5-2, 1-1-2 NACC) settled for a draw at Aurora with a 2-2 final.
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- Aurora controlled the opening half of play but Marian was able to keep the game scoreless after 45 minutes.
- Senior Baylee Alvarado was able to open the scoring 7:54 into the second half with an assist from sophomore Ysabella Sanchez.
- Just 1:03 later, the Sabres built its lead to 2-0 with a goal from sophomore Emily Gordillo and an assist from Alvarado.
- The Spartans trimmed the deficit in half scoring with just 10:17 to play.
- Then with just 3:43 left, Aurora found an equalizer with a penalty-kick goal.
- Marian had a pair of opportunities in the final minutes but were unable to break the dead lock.
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- Marian outshot Aurora 14-12 for the game and 8-7 in shots on goal.
- The Spartans had six corner kicks to just one for the Sabres.
- Aurora had eight fouls and Marian had half that with four.
- Marian is now 5-17-1 all-time against Aurora with a six-game unbeaten streak against the Spartans.
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Senior Baylee Alvarado had a goal and an assist, the second game of her Sabre career with a goal and a helper. |
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Sophomore Emily Gordillo had a match-high four shots and a goal in the second straight game. |
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Junior Chelsea King (2-5-2) finished with five saves. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 2
Milwaukee, Wis.
7 p.m. |
