The Aurora University men's lacrosse team had their way with the Buccaneers of Beloit College on Wednesday afternoon. AU was joined by members of the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association during pregame introductions as part of the 2023 NCAA D3Week events and used the strong vibes from the guests to score early and often in a 31-1 win.


GAME SCORE: Aurora University 31, Beloit College 1
RECORDS: Aurora University 8-4 overall and 2-0 NACC; Beloit College 2-7 overall and 1-2 NACC
LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois - Spartan Athletic Park


- The Spartans would have 19 individuals collect a point in the game with 16 different goal scorers.
- Jimmy Gorecki scored the first four goals of the game with the second being the eventual game-winning goal.
- He would add one more and AU led 9-0 after one quarter.
- A seven goal second quarter put the Spartans ahead 16-0.
- Goalie Phillip Gianelle faced just two shots in the first-half, making saves on both.
- 11 third quarter goals from nine different Spartans vaulted AU to a 27-0 lead after 45 minutes.
- Senior Dylan Lyman got in on the scoring in the fourth as the Spartans passed the ball around with much purpose for the final 15 minutes.
- AU was victorious at the final horn 31-1.


Points: Rielan Pura (7), Jimmy Gorecki, Brody MacDonald and Eli Pangborn (5)
Goals: Jimmy Gorecki (5), Brody MacDonald (4), Eli Pangborn and Ben Strub (3)
Assists: Rielan Pura (5)
Ground balls: Eli Etzler (7) 
Caused Turnovers: Kyle Bosshart (3) 
Face-offs: Eli Etzler (10-of-13) and Calvin Fritsch (12-of-16)
Saves: Phillip Gianelle (2) and Sam Leavy (1)


Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Saturday, April 15 when they host Edgewood College on Senior Day 2023. Opening faceoff is set for 11:00 a.m. at the Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.