The Aurora University women's lacrosse team opened their spring break trip with a tough match-up at Hope College on Monday, falling behind early and despite a stronger second-half effort, the Spartans fell 13-3. 

FINAL SCORE: Hope College 13, Aurora University 3
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-3  overall; Hope College 2-1 overall
LOCATION: Holland, Michigan


 - Hope took early control, scoring five goals in the first quarter and leading 9-0 at halftime. 
 - Aurora found its offensive rhythm in the third quarter when Kenly Axvig capitalized on a free-position shot to put the Spartans on the board.
 - Moments later, Sarah Brown found the back of the net off an assist from Syd Mann, cutting the deficit to 10-2.
 - Hope responded with two more goals before the end of the quarter, pushing its lead to 12-2.
 - Kielly Reeve added a late goal in the final minute of play off another free-position attempt, giving the Spartans their third and final goal.
 - Defensively, Aurora fought hard in the second half, forcing multiple turnovers and holding Hope to just four goals over the final two quarters.
 - Rachel Wickey and Meghan Ginty split time in goal, combining for six saves. 


Points: Kielly Reeve, Sarah Brown, Sydney Mann, and Kenly Axvig (1)
Goals: Kielly Reeve, Sarah Brown and Kenly Axvig (1)
Assists: Sydney Mann (1)
Ground balls: Sarah Brown (5) and Alle Pope (3)
Caused Turnovers: Sarah Brown, Alle Pope and McKenzie Wilson (2)
Saves: Rachel Wickey (5)
 

Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's lacrosse team comes on Thursday, March 6 when they travel to Calvin University. Opening draw is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. (cst) / 4:00 p.m. (est) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.