The Aurora University men's soccer team opened conference play in commanding fashion Wednesday night at Spartan Athletic Park, rolling to a 4-0 victory over Illinois Tech behind a hat trick from sophomore forward Josue Roman.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 4, Illinois Institute of Technology 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
RECORD: Aurora University 2-2-2 and 1-0 in the NACC; Illinois Institute of Technology 3-3 overall and 0-1 in the NACC


- Josue Roman wasted no time setting the tone, striking first in the 23rd minute before doubling the lead just nine minutes later.
- He completed his hat trick in the 74th minute off an assist from Carlos Viayra, sealing a dominant night for the Spartans.
- Freshman midfielder Luca Avendano added his first collegiate goal in the 51st minute, pushing the lead to 3-0 and keeping the pressure on the Scarlet Hawks defense.
- The Spartans controlled the match offensively, out-shooting Illinois Tech 22-7 while holding a 6-7 margin in corner kicks.
- Roman led all players with eight shots, including three on frame.
- Defensively, goalkeeper Alex Ageladelis was sharp, recording three saves to secure his second shutout of the season.
- The Spartan back line limited quality chances and kept the visitors off the scoreboard despite a late flurry of shots.
- With the win, the Spartans move to 2-2-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play.


GOALS: Josue Roman (3) and Luca Avendano (1)
ASSISTS: Carlos Viayra (1)
SAVES:  Alex Ageladelis (3)


Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 20 when they host the Edgewood University for Alumni Day. Match time is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.