The Aurora University men's lacrosse team was victorious in their 2021 home opener on Saturday afternoon 8-7 over Augustana College.

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 8, Augustana College 7
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-0 overall; Augustana College 0-1
LOCATION: Spartan Stadium - Montgomery, Illinois
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU's Zach Bernstein scored the first three Spartan goals in the opening quarter.
- A goal from Harrison Canaday with an assist from Brody MacDonald gave AU a 4-3 lead, one they would not relinquish.
- With just under a minute to go in the first, Jacob Rimkus scored with a man-up.
- Each team scored once in the second with Canaday scoring with a man-up.
- Going to half, AU led 7-4.
- The third saw goals from Joseph Dey with an assist from Bernstein then Bernstein scored his fourth of the day.
- After three quarters, AU led Augustana 8-5.
- Augustana scored twice in the fourth with the second goal coming with just over one minute to play.
- The Spartans managed to run out the clock in the final minute and won 8-7.

SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Zach Bernstein (5)
Goals: Zach Bernstein (4) 
Assists: Brody MacDonald (2)
Ground balls: Dominic Diaz (6)
Caused Turnovers: Jayden Silva (4)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle (15)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 3 when they travel to Hope College. Game time is set for 4:00 pm cst / 5:00 pm est in Holland, Michigan.