The Aurora University men's lacrosse team jumped out to a big first-half lead and held on to knock off John Carroll University 9-6.

GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 9, John Carroll University 6
RECORDS: Aurora University 6-1; John Carroll University 2-2
LOCATION: University Heights, Ohio – Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Jason Koziol
Attack: Bailey Smith
Attack: Trevor McNamara
Midfield: Sam Hiss
Midfield: Corey Segall
Midfield: Will Bradshaw
Defense: Chad Ronk
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Tyler Lombardi
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
AU scored 16 seconds into the game with Sam Hiss recording the tally.
With the game tied, Bailey Smith gave AU a lead they would not relinquish at 4:41 of the first quarter. JK Torres assisted on the goal.
A man-up goal from Jason Koziol and assist from Matt Sammarco just before the end of the first quarter gave AU a 3-1 lead.
JCU scored the first goal of the second which was followed by four straight tallies from the Spartans. Ben Arends had two, JK Torres with one and Koziol added one.
Heading into halftime, AU led 7-2.
Both teams scored once in the third quarter with the Spartan goal coming from Sean Arfsten.
Koziol picked up the hat trick at 9:49 of the fourth and AU led 9-3.
JCU scored the games final three goals but AU held on for the 9-6 victory.

FOR THE SPARTANS
Jason Koziol had three goals and one assist.
Ben Arends had two goals.
Corey Segall was 13-of-19 at the face-off dot.
Tyler Lombardi had nine saves in the win.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Jason Koziol (4), JK Torres and Ben Arends (2)
Goals: Jason Koziol (3) and Ben Arends (2)
Assists: JK Torres, Jason Koziol and Matt Sammarco (1)
Ground balls: Corey Segall (7) and Bryce Wallgatd (5)
Face offs: Corey Segall (13-of-19)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi (9)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 15 when they travel to Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Elmhurst, Illinois.