The Aurora University men's lacrosse team took a short trip to Benedictine University for a Midwest Lacrosse Conference match-up on Saturday afternoon. AU led early and pulled away late to knock off the Eagles 15-8.

GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 15, Benedictine University 8
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-1, 2-0 MLC; Benedictine University 2-4, 0-1 MLC
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Trevor McNamara
Attack: Gavin Hardersen
Attack: Joey Lucchesi
Midfield: Jameson Morrison
Midfield: Corey Segall
Midfield: Sam Hiss
Defense: Chad Ronk
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Tyler Lombardi
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU fell behind 1-0 but rallied quickly for a 3-1 lead after one quarter. Spartan goals coming from the sticks of Trevor McNamara (2) and JK Torres.
- The Spartans built on the lead in the second quarter behind a pair of Joey Lucchesi goals and one each from Torres and Joe Ebel.
- Heading to halftime, AU led 7-3.
- Both the Spartans and Eagles scored three times each in the third quarter for a 10-6 AU lead heading to the fourth.
- In the fourth, AU pushed their will on to the Eagles. Lucchesi got the scoring started with a man-up tally. Ebel and McNamara then added quick back to back goals and AU led 13-7.
- Lucchesi and Arends rounded out the scoring for the AU 15-8 victory.

FOR THE SPARTANS
- Joey Lucchesi had five goals.
- Trevor McNamara had three goals and one assist.
- Corey Segall had one assist, 15 ground balls and went 20-of-24 at the face-off dot.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Joey Lucchesi (5) and Trevor McNamara (4)
Goals: Joey Lucchesi (5) and Trevor McNamara (3)
Assists: Tanner Lerdahl, Ben Arends and Gavin Hardersen (2)
Ground balls: Corey Segall (15)
Face offs: Corey Segall (20-of-24)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi (6)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Sunday, March 25 when they travel to Albion College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. (est) in Albion, Michigan.