The Aurora University men's lacrosse team took to the road for a neutral site game with Wittenberg University. AU prevailed 16-10.

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 16, Wittenberg University 10
RECORDS: Aurora University 12-2; Wittenberg University 8-7
LOCATION: Greencastle, Indiana – Reavis Stadium
LENGTH OF GAME: 1:55
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Jason Koziol
Attack: Bailey Smith
Attack: Trevor McNamara
Midfield: Will Bradshaw
Midfield: Matt Smidlein
Midfield: Sam Hiss
Defense: Jon Glende 
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Tyler Lombardi
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans took control early, scoring five unanswered goals in the first to lead 5-0. Jason Koziol scored the first two with Trevor McNamara adding three.
- Wittenberg broke through on the scoreboard in the second but AU behind a pair of Koziol goals and one each from McNamara and Max Matthai led 9-4 going into halftime.
- Wittenberg scored the first three goals in the third to pull within 9-7 of AU.
- AU's Matt Smidlein got AU back on track with a goal but Wittenberg answered right away and with 8 minutes to play, AU led 10-8.
- The Spartans behind a goal from Koziol and two from Bailey Smith finished the third period with a 13-8 lead.
- Wittenberg scored the first and last goal of the fourth but AU tallied three scores in between to win the contest with ease 16-10.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
Jason Koziol had five goals and six assists.
Bailey Smith had four goals and one assist.
Trevor McNamara had four goals.
Matt Smidlein had one goal, five ground balls and was 16-of-29 on face offs.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Jason Koziol (11)
Goals: Jason Koziol (5), Trevor McNamara and Bailey Smith (4)
Assists: Jason Koziol (6)
Ground balls: Matt Smidlein (5)
Caused Turnovers: Sam Hiss (2)
Face offs: Matt Smidlein (16-of-29)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi (8)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Sunday, April 24 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering on AU Senior Day. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on Vago Field.