The Aurora University men's lacrosse team jumped out to an 11-1 lead in the first-half and coasted to a 15-6 victory at Cornell College.
GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 15, Cornell College 6
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-2 and 3-0 MLC; Cornell College 3-5 and 1-2 MLC
LOCATION: Mount Vernon, Iowa
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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
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans dominated the first-half of play, taking an 11-0 lead.
- AU led 6-0 after the first quarter with goals from
Jameson Morrison,
Josh Boyko,
Harrison Canaday (2) and
Nic Kruzlic (2)
- The Spartans added five more in the second with Canaday and Kruzlic picking up hat tricks.
- Late in the second, Cornell scored to end the AU run.
- AU led 11-1 going to halftime.
- The Spartans controlled the contest the remainder of the game with
Josh Boyko scoring three more times in the second-half.
- AU went on to win handily, 15-6.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points:
Harrison Canaday (6) and
Josh Boyko (5)
Goals:
Josh Boyko (5),
Harrison Canaday and
Nic Kruzlic (3)
Assists:
Harrison Canaday,
Kellen Moczynski and
Braden Toll (3)
Ground balls:Â
Josh Favorite (7)
Caused Turnovers: Josh Favorite (4)
Face offs:
Ryan Griffin (8-15)
Saves:
Phillip Gianelle,
Zach Tykocki and
Camron Arnaud (2)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, April 3 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.
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