The Aurora University men's lacrosse team hosted Illinois Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon. The Spartans were defeated 12-11.

GAME INFORMATION
FINAL SCORE: Illinois Wesleyan University 12, Aurora University 11
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-4 overall
LOCATION: Spartan Stadium - Montgomery, Illinois

HOW IT HAPPENED
- IWU got out to an early lead with two goals within the first two minutes of the game.
- Shortly after Spartan Harrison Canaday would score for AU.
- The Titans would come back with another to make it 3-1.
- Again Canaday would answer quickly with another goal.
- IWU would go on a 3-0 run to end the quarter. 6-2 Titans.
- In the 2nd quarter Spartans Jimmy Gorecki and Joseph Dey would each score in the first two minutes cutting the lead to 6-4.
- IWU would go on another 3-0 run to close out the quarter. The Titans would take a 9-4 lead into the half.
- The Spartans dominated the 3rd quarter. Giving up only one goal, but scoring five of their own.
- Spartans to score in the 3rd quarter were Brody MacDonald (2), Gorecki (2), and Dey. 
- The Spartans went into the 4th down just 1, 10-9.
- Zach Bernstein would tie the game up early in the 4th, 10-10.
- IWU would score two more to retake their lead.
- With 5 minutes remaining Canaday would find the net again, bringing the Spartans to within one.
- Defense would take over the rest of the game as the Spartans would be defeated 12-11.

SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Points: Harrison Canaday and Jimmy Gorecki (5)
Goals: Harrison Canaday and Jimmy Gorecki (3)
Assists: Harrison Canaday and Jimmy Gorecki (2)
Ground balls: Dominic Diaz (7)
Caused Turnovers: Jayden Silva (3)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle (17)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Saturday, March 27 when they host Illinois Institute of Technology. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.