The Aurora University Spartans welcomed Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference foe Marian University to Vago Field on Friday afternoon. The teams battled for 110 minutes to a 1-1 draw.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:  Aurora University 1,  Marian University 1
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois – Vago Field
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-5-1; 1-0-1 NACC; Marian University 7-1-1; 1-0-1 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Marian started off the scoring early with a goal by Alonso Fragoso 2:42 into the game.
The Spartans scored a goal off the foot of Lino Garcia at the 38:56 mark assisted by Nick Cataldi.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Ben Edith hits potential game winner off the pipe in the 93^rd minute.
The Spartans had 24 shots, nine of which were on goal while Marian had seven shots, six on goal.
Aurora had the advantage in corners six to one.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS                                                      
Lino Garcia scored his first career goal.
Nick Cataldi recorded an assist on the day.
Zach McFarland had five saves.
 
FOR THE FOES
Alonso Fragoso scored a goal and led the team in shots on goal.
Ian Chacon had eight saves.
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 30 when they host the Eagles of Benedictine University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on Vago Field.