AURORA, ILL. -The Dominican University men's soccer team were on the road to take on the Spartans of Aurora University for their first conference match of the year. 

Results:
Dominican: 1 
Aurora: 1

How it Happened:
-After a few early chances for the Stars, Aurora would strike first in the 22nd minute.
-In the 38th minute, DU would answer back after Senior John Cronnolly fired home his 6th goal of the season from after 5th-year student Oscar Montejano set up the chance.
-The sides would enter the half-time break deadlocked at 1.
-Both teams would trade shots on goal early in the second half in an effort to find a leading goal.
-The game would end in a 1-1 draw.
-Dominican had a total of 9 shots with 5 of them finding the target by the full-time whistle.

Shining Stars:
-Senior John Cronnolly was the only Star to find the back of the net in this contest, making 6 goals in 5 matches this season.
-5th-year student Oscar Montejano assisted on the lone Dominican goal and also added 2 shots with 1 of them finding the target.
-5th-year student Alex Espino added 1 shot on goal after coming off of the bench.
-Senior Shane Marinkovich finished the match with 4 saves.

Leading the Way:
Shots: Cronnolly (4)
SOG: Cronnolly (2)
Saves: Marinkovich (4)
Minutes: Marinkovich, Alic, Schalich (90)

What's Next:
Dominican will continue the 2024 season on the road on Saturday, September 21st at 1:00 p.m. as they face off against Lake Forest College in a non-conference contest.

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