The Aurora University men's lacrosse team sealed a share of the Midwest Lacrosse Conference title with a 14-5 victory at Beloit College on Saturday night.

GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 14, Beloit College 5
RECORDS: Aurora University 16-2, 7-1 MLC; Beloit College 10-5, 7-1 MLC
LOCATION: Strong Stadium - Beloit, Wisconsin
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Jason Koziol
Attack: Bailey Smith
Attack: Trevor McNamara
Midfield: Sam Hiss
Midfield: Corey Segall
Midfield: Will Bradshaw
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Chad Ronk
Goalie: Tyler Lombardi

HOW IT HAPPENED
Spartan JK Torres got the scoring started 1:23 into the game and AU led 1-0.
AU and Bailey Smith scored a man-up goal late in the first quarter to lead 2-1.
Early in the second, Ben Arends scored to push the lead to 3-1.
A 5-0 AU run in the final 5:46 of the second gave the Spartans an 8-2 halftime lead. Goals came from Smith (two), Joey Lucchesi (two) and Joe Ebel.
Arends added two goals in the third with Jason Koziol and Trevor McNamara also scoring and through three, AU led 12-3.
Each team scored twice in the fourth with Lucchesi and Koziol scoring.
AU was victorious 14-5.

OUTSIDE THE BOX
AU claims a share of their fifth consecutive Midwest Lacrosse Conference regular season championship.

FOR THE SPARTANS
Ben Arends had three goals and two assists.
Bailey Smith had three goals and one assist.
Joey Lucchesi had three goals.
Tyler Lombardi got the win with eight saves.

SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Ben Arends (5), Bailey Smith (4) and Joey Lucchesi (3)
Goals: Bailey Smith, Joey Lucchesi and Ben Arends (3)
Assists: Ben Arends and Matt Sammarco (2)
Ground balls: Corey Segall (7) and Josh Favorite (5)
Caused Turnovers: Josh Favorite (3), Bryce Wallgard and Sam Hiss (2)
Face offs: Corey Segall (12-of-23)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi (8)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, May 3 when they host the semi-final round of the Midwest Lacrosse Conference Tournament. AU will host Beloit College. Game time on Vago Field will be announced when made official.