The Aurora University men's lacrosse team lost their first game of the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon at the Spartan Athletic Park, losing to Albion College 11-6.

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Albion College 11, Aurora University 6
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-1 and 2-0 MLC; Albion College 2-5
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois - Spartan Athletic Park
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Josh Boyko
Attack: Harrison Canaday
Attack: Brayden 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
- AU trailed 2-0 when Spartan Nic Kruzlic scored on an assist from Jameson Morrison.
- The Spartans trailed 3-1 after one quarter.
- Brayden Toll scored an unassisted goal in the second but AU went to halftime down 5-2.
- Trailing 8-2 in the third, Josh Boyko scored on a man-up with an assist from Kellen Moczynski.
- AU trailed 9-3 going to the fourth quarter.
- Three straight goals from Harrison Canaday, Morrison and Boyko in the fourth pulled the Spartans to within four at 10-6 with 2:44 to play.
- The final score would find the Spartans on the losing end, 11-6.

FOR THE SPARTANS
- Jameson Morrison had one goal and two assists.
- Josh Boyko had two goals.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Jameson Morrison (3)
Goals: Josh Boyko (2)
Assists: Jameson Morrison (2)
Ground balls: Ryan Griffon (9) and Phillip Gianelle (6)
Caused Turnovers: Bryce Wallgard (7)
Face offs: Ryan Griffin (11-19)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle (8)
 
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