The Aurora University men's soccer team could not hold on to a late 2-1 lead against a regionally ranked Millikin University squad and fell 3-2 in full-time Wednesday afternoon on Vago Field.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  Millikin University 3, Aurora University 2
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Vago Field
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-4: Millikin University 4-1
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Millikin created quickly in the contest as Ben Spelman scores 1:05 into the game assist goes to goalie Trevor Creek.
The Spartans responded as freshman Fabian Acosta scored at 38:16 left in the first half with an assist to Ben Edith.
AU took a lead early in the second-half as Collin Foreman scored at 56:55 with an assist to Justin Farley.
Millikin then tied and took the final lead of the game less than two minutes apart with just over 10 minutes to play. The combo of Zach Solorio (both goals) and Hunter Somers (both assists) scored at 76:29 and 78:25.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
A yellow card on Millikin goalie Trevor Creek set up a free kick just outside the box that AU did not capitalize on.
Spartan Angel Barajas had a free kick blister off the cross bar and out at 64:10.
The Spartans outshot Millikin 19-9.
AU led Millikin seven to two in corner kicks.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
Zach McFarland recorded two saves for the Spartans
Jacob Goehring and Angel Barajas both had three shots
Fabian Acosta and Collin Foreman both had a goal.
Ben Edith and Justin Farley recorded one assist each
 
FOR THE FOES
Sinclair had six saves for the Big Blue
Solorio led Millikin with three shots and two goals.
Ben Spelman added the other Millikin goal
Hunter Somers led the Big Blue with two assists
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 19 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on Vago Field.