The Aurora University men's soccer team lost to the University of St. Thomas 2-0 in the home opener Tuesday afternoon on Vago Field.

THE BASICS:
FINAL SCORE:  University of St. Thomas 2, Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Vago Field, Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-2-0 overall, St. Thomas University 4-0-0
 
SHOW IT HAPPENED:
St. Thomas was first on the scoreboard with an early goal from Jamie Collins (2:56). A defensive battle took place for most of the game until the Tommies were able to get one more goal past the outstretched arms of AU goalkeeper Zach McFarland 9:35 into the second half.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
There was a combined six yellow cards between the Spartans and the Tommies.
AU only had one corner kick while the St. Thomas had five.
AU was out shot  17-6 and was held to one shot in the second half.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS:
Kyle Pierson and Xavier Ortiz record the only shots on goal for AU.
McFarland had four saves.
 
FOR THE FOES:
Jamie Collins and Miles Sotckman-Willis both scored for the Tommies
Goalkeeper Grant Larson recorded two saves on six shots.
 
UP NEXT:
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Friday, September 11 when they host Hope College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on Vago Field.