The Aurora University men's lacrosse team had a strong team effort in scoring 23 goals in a 23-2 victory over Concordia University Chicago to open up the Midwest Lacrosse Conference schedule on Wednesday afternoon. 

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 23, Concordia University Chicago 2
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-0 and 1-0 MLC; Concordia University Chicago 1-3 and 0-1 MLC
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois – Spartan Athletic Park
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Josh Boyko
Attack: Harrison Canaday
Attack: Braden Toll
Midfield: Ryan Griffin
Midfield: Josh Favorite
Midfield: Jameson Morrison
Defense: Jayden Silva
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Phillip Gianelle
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans dominated play throughout the contest, leading 6-0 after the first quarter.
- The AU defense got in on the scoring late in the first with Bryce Wallgard going in transition, getting an assist from Josh Boyko and putting the ball past the Cougar goalie.
- Early in the second, Josh Boyko scored a natural hat trick with three straight goals over a span of 2:40.
- Late in the period, Josh Favorite converted a goal on a breakaway with an assist from Nic Kruzlic.
- AU added eight second quarter goals to lead 14-0 going to halftime.
- The Spartans would lead 20-1 after three quarters.
- When the final horn sounded, AU was victorious 23-2.

FOR THE SPARTANS
- 11 Spartans scored goals with 13 collecting points.
- Josh Boyko had eight goals and three assists.
- Nic Kruzlic had four goals and two assists.
- Harrison Canaday had two goals and four assists.
- Josh Favorite had one goal, one assist, six caused turnovers and five groundballs.
- Ryan Griffin won 12 of 18 face-offs.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Josh Boyko (11), Nic Kruzlic and Harrison Canaday (6)
Goals:Josh Boyko (8) and Nic Kruzlic (4)
Assists: Harrison Canaday (4), Kellen Moczynski and Josh B oyko (3)
Ground balls: Ryan Griffin and Josh Favorite (5)
Caused Turnovers: Josh Favorite (6)
Face offs: Ryan Griffin (12-18)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle, Zach Tykocki and Camron Arnaud (2)
 
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