The Aurora University men's lacrosse team made quick work of the visiting Sabres of Marian University in the Midwest Lacrosse Conference Tournament. AU dominated action and won easily 27-8.

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 27, Marian University 8
RECORDS: Aurora University 13-3 overall; Marian University 12-5
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
 
SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP:
Attack: Josh Boyko
Attack: Harrison Canaday
Attack: Jameson Morrison
Midfield: Dominic Diaz
Midfield: Josh Favorite
Midfield: Joseph Dey
Defense: Jayden Silva
Defense: Bryce Wallgard
Defense: Sean Arfsten
Goalie: Phillip Gianelle
 
RECORD SETTER
- Spartan sophomore Josh Boyko became the single season record holder for goals scored with five tonight and now has 70 on the season. Breaking the previous mark set by Trevor McNamara in 2016 with 66.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU won the opening possession after Marian had a violation due to illegal equipment.
- The Spartans came out firing on offense, grabbing a 3-0 lead behind scores from Jameson Morrison and two from Kellen Moczynski.
- Marian answered with three straight goals and midway through the first, the contest was knotted 3-3.
- The Spartans went on a 5-0 run to end the first quarter with Morrison adding two more for a hat trick and Braden Toll scored.
- Sophomore Josh Boyko scored the last two goals in the run with those being the record tying and breaking goals for single season goals scored.
- The AU on-slaught continued in the second as the Spartans out-scored Marian 7-1 and led 15-4 going to halftime.
- The Spartans were just as dominant in the second-half, having a 6-3 advantage in the third and 6-1 in the fourth.
- Phillip Gianelle, Bryce Wallgard and the AU defense didn't let Marian have much room to get anything rolling offensively.
- The final horn sounded and AU was victorious 27-8.

SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Jameson Morrison (11), Kellen Moczynski (9) and Braden Toll (7)
Goals: Josh Boyko, Harrison Canaday and Kellen Moczynski (5)
Assists: Jameson Morrison (7)
Ground balls: Dominic Diaz (7)
Caused Turnovers: Bryce Wallgard (6)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle (5)
 
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