The Aurora University men's lacrosse team opened up the Midwest Lacrosse Conference (MLC) schedule and dominated the host Cougars of Concordia University Chicago, winning 29-0.

GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 29, Concordia University Chicago 0
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-1, 1-0 MLC; Concordia University Chicago 1-4, 0-1 MLC
LOCATION: River Forest, Illinois
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Trevor McNamara
Attack: Gavin Hardersen
Attack: Joey Lucchesi
Midfield: Jameson Morrison
Midfield: Corey Segall
Midfield: Josh Favorite
Defense: Chad Ronk
Defense: Lucas Zelasko
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Tyler Lombardi
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU opened up the scoring 1:46 into the game with a Joey Lucchesi goal and assist from Trevor McNamara.
- The Spartans went on to add seven more goals in the first to lead 8-0.
- AU scored nine goals in the second, five in the third and seven in the fourth and won 29-0.
- Six Spartans scored their first goal of the season,

FOR THE SPARTANS
- 36 Spartans saw action in the game with 19 collecting a point.
- Tanner Lerdahl had six goals and two assists.
- Tyler Lombardi, Joe Ariste, Joseph Dey and Zachary Ciupka combined for the shutout.
- Josh Boyko had five goals and two assists.
- Trevor McNamara had three goals and three assists.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Tanner :Lerdahl (8), Josh Boyko (7) and Trevor McNamara (6)
Goals: Tanner :Lerdahl (6) and Josh Boyko (5)
Assists: Trevor McNamara (3)
Ground balls: Josh Boyko, Spencer Gonda and Dominic Diaz (5)
Face offs: Spencer Gonda (8-of-9)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi, Joe Ariste, Joseph Dey and Zachary Ciupka combined for (8)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Saturday, March 17 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Lisle, Illinois.