Bluejays Blank Augustana Behind Nevins’ Second-half Surge

ELMHURST, Ill. – The Elmhurst University women’s soccer team opened conference play with a 2-0 shutout victory over Augustana College on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Langhorst Field. With a scoreless first half the Bluejays generated scoring opportunities taking three shots. Elmhurst (7-2-0, 1-0-0 CCIW) broke through at 65:31 when Lauren Nevins scored her first goal of the match sparking the offensive power. Just over five minutes later, the Bluejays cleared an Augustana corner kick, allowing Ailani Zires to send the ball forward from the left side of midfield. Nevins met the pass, allowing her to drive a goal in at…