The Aurora University men's lacrosse team dominated all facets of the game in a 21-2 victory over University of Northwestern - St. Paul on Senior Day. The win unofficially clinched a spot in the upcoming Midwest Lacrosse Conference Tournament as well.
GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 21, University of Northwestern - St. Paul 2
RECORDS: Aurora University 10-3 overall and 8-1 in the MLC; University of Northwestern - St. Paul 7-4 overall and 4-4 MLC
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois - Spartan Athletic Park
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SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack:
Josh Boyko
Attack:
Harrison Canaday
Attack:
Joseph Dey
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
- Prior to game time, AU recognized the three senior Spartans,
Josh Favorite,
Sean Arfsten and
Bryce Wallgard,
- The Spartans trailed 1-0 before running off 19 straight goals, a span of three quarters.
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Jameson Morrison scored three times in the first quarter as AU took a 5-1 lead after 15 minutes.
- AU scored nine times in the second quarter with baby shark being played over the sound system four times thanks to four
Josh Boyko tallies.
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Braden Toll collected a hat trick with two third quarter goals and with one more from
Kellen Moczynski, AU led 17-1.
- The Spartans added four goals in the fourth and won 21-2.
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Josh Boyko (7) and
Braden Toll (6)
Goals:
Josh Boyko (6) and
Braden Toll (4)
Assists:
Braden Toll,
Nic Kruzlic and
Jameson Morrison (2)
Ground balls:Â
Ryan Griffin (8) and
Dominic Diaz (7)
Caused Turnovers: Bryce Wallgard (5) and
Josh Favorite (4)
Saves: Zachary Tykocki (5) and
Phillip Gianelle (3)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, April 24 when they travel to Monmouth College. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m. in Monmouth, Illinois.