The Aurora University women's lacrosse team took on the Sabres of Marian University for the first time and the Spartans imposed their will on the visitors, scoring early on their way to a 19-2 victory.
GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 19, Marian University 2
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 10-4 overall and 9-1 MWLC; Marian University 3-10 overall and 2-8 MWLC
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Aurora, Illinois
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU ked 5-0 with a pair of goals from
Marina Kanner less than nine minutes into the game.
- Kanner,
Olivia Matson and
Claire Carlson all picked up hat tricks in the first-half as AU led 13-1 heading to halftime.
- With the running clock enacted, AU controlled the game in the second-half and went on to win 19-2.
- Nine different Spartans tallied a goal and nine of the goals had assists with the Spartans moving the ball well throughout the contest.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Marina Kanner (7) and
Claire Carlson (5)
Goals: Marina Kanner and
Claire Carlson (4)
Assists: Marina Kanner (3)
Ground Balls: Claire Carlson (4)
Caused Turnovers: Claire Carlson (4)
Draw Controls: Claire Carlson and
Emma-Lee Martel (5)
Saves: Reilly Armstrong (1)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's lacrosse team comes on Friday, April 19 when they travel to Augsburg University. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. in St. Paul, Minn.