The Aurora University men's lacrosse team rallied in the second-half to defeat the Albion College Britons 8-6 in Albion, Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The win was a significant one as AU Head Coach Kylor Berkman earned win 100 on the sideline of the Spartan program.

GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 8, Albion College 6
RECORDS: Aurora University 6-1; Albion College 2-5
LOCATION: Albion, Michigan
 
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 scored first on a man-up opportunity with Joey Lucchesi scoring off a Tanner Lerdahl assist.
- Lucceshi scored again late in the first quarter to tie the score 2-2.
- The Spartans took a 3-2 lead early in the second with Trevor McNamara getting the tally on an assists from Lucchesi.
- Albion scored the last three goals of the second and took a 5-3 lead into the halftime intermission.
- AU tightened the screws on the Britons in the second-half, allowing just one goal and forcing nine turnovers.
- The Spartans responded on offense as well, scoring three times in the third.
- 41 seconds into the fourth, Ben Arends scored on a man-up to give AU the lead for good.
- Joe Brandolino added a goal 51 seconds later, the final goal for either team in the game.
- AU would win 8-6.

FOR THE SPARTANS
- AU Head Coach Kylor Berkman reached win 100 for his career (100-27 in his seventh year).
- Three of the eight AU goals came with a man advantage on the day.
- Joey Lucchesi had two goals an one assist.
- Ben Arends had the game winning goal, one of his two on the day.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Joey Lucchesi, Nick Glaser and Tanner Lerdahl (3)
Goals: Joey Lucchesi, Ben Arends and Joe Brandolino (2)
Assists: Nick Glaser (3) and Tanner Lerdahl (2)
Ground balls: Corey Segall and Joey Lucchesi (3)
Face offs: Corey Segall (10-of-18)
Saves: Tyler Lombardi (3)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 28 when they travel to Carthage College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.