The Aurora University men's lacrosse team clinched another Midwest Lacrosse Conference championship with a 21-2 victory over Monmouth College.
GAME INFORMATION -
FINAL SCORE:Â Aurora University 21, Monmouth College 2
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 16-1, 8-0 MLC; Monmouth College 6-8, 3-5 MLC
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
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SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack:
Trevor McNamara
Attack:
Gavin Hardersen
Attack:
Joey Lucchesi
Midfield:
Sam Hiss
Midfield:
Corey Segall
Midfield:
Jameson Morrison
Defense:
Chad Ronk
Defense: Luke Zelasko
Defense:
Sean Arfsten
Goalie:
Tyler Lombardi
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU dominated from the opening face-off, scoring 1:04 into the game.
- 12 of the 41 Spartans who played tallied a point.
- AU led 6-0 after one quarter and 12-0 at halftime.
- The score was 15-0 before Monmouth got on the scoreboard.
- AU went on to win 21-2 and secure the program's sixth straight MLC title.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points:
Gavin Hardersen (8) and
Joey Lucchesi (6)
Goals:
Joey Lucchesi (5) and
Tanner Lerdahl (2)
Assists:
Gavin Hardersen (6) and
Trevor McNamara (3)
Ground balls: Corey Segall (11)
Face offs:
Corey Segall (12-of-15)
Saves:
Tyler Lombardi (win - two saves)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on
Saturday, April 28Â when they host Beloit College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.