MONTGOMERY, Ill. -- The Rockford University men's soccer team fell to Aurora University, 3-0, on Wednesday evening. The Spartans were the NACC Tournament runners-up last season.
Aurora opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Frankie Jimenez found the back of the net. Carlos Viayra added a second goal in the 24th minute to give the Spartans a 2-0 lead at halftime.
After a scoreless stretch in the second half, Mizael Terrazas added Aurora's third goal in the 78th minute to complete the scoring.
The Spartans outshot Rockford, 26-0, and held a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Isaiah Batres returned to action for the Regents, playing all 90 minutes in goal and recording a season-high 13 saves, including a penalty kick save in the 49th minute.
The Regents will return to action Saturday, Oct. 24, when they host NACC opponent Milwaukee School of Engineering at Sam Greeley Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m., following the women's soccer match.
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