The Aurora University men's soccer team defeated a well played match at Hope College, winning 4-2 on Friday evening in Holland, Michigan.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 4, Hope College 2
LOCATION: Holland, Michigan – Van Andel Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-1; Hope College 1-3
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jordan Schure scored the first and only goal of the first-half in the 13th minute.
In the 68th minute AU was able to capitalize on a Hope mistake with an own goal to lead 2-0.
A few minutes later Hope snapped the Spartan shutout attempt with a goal in the 71st minute.
AU answered almost immediately with a spectacular goal from Christian Duarte and the Spartans led 3-1.
In the 81st minute, Hope cut into the AU lead with a goal.
On a free kick in the 84th minute, Spartan Xavier Ortiz found the back of the net from 35 yards out. AU led 4-2.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
Zach McFarland had four saves in the winning effort.
Christian Duarte had the game winning goal.
Xavier Ortiz scored one goal on a free kick.
Jordan Schure had one goal.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Jordan Schure, Christian Duarte, Xavier Ortiz (1)
SHOTS: Edgar Soto and Kwam Tamunang (2)
SAVES: Zach McFarland (4)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 10 when they travel to Calvin College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. (est) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.