The Aurora University men's soccer team battled the Sabres of Marian University on the Spartan Stadium turf, winning 2-1.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 2, Marian University 1
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois – Spartan Stadium
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-7-1, 3-1-1 NACC; Marian University 3-6-1, 1-4 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- It was a back and forth battle until Jorge Patino got the scoring started in the 27^th as he knifed through the defense and sent the ball pass the keeper.
- The Spartans took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
- In the 65^th minute an AU hand ball in the box led to a successful Marian penalty kick to tie the score at 1-1.
- AU responded promptly with a goal of their own. Jake Lysik maneuvered his way through the defense where he delivered the ball to Jack Schramme for the go ahead goal. AU led Marian 2-1 in the 68^th minute.
- The Spartans held on to preserve the victory and defeated Marian University by a score of 2-1.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
GOALS: Jorge Patino and Jack Schramme (1)
ASSISTS: Jake Lysik (1)
SAVES: Edward St. Martin (1)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 10 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in River Forest, Illinois.