The Aurora University men's lacrosse team lost their first game of the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon at the Spartan Athletic Park, losing to Albion College 11-6. GAME INFORMATION FINAL SCORE: Albion College 11, Aurora University 6 RECORDS: Aurora University 4-1 and 2-0 MLC; Albion College 2-5 LOCATION: Montgomery, Illinois - Spartan Athletic Park SPARTAN STARTING LINE UP: Attack: Josh Boyko Attack: Harrison Canaday Attack: Brayden Toll Midfield: Ryan Griffin Midfield: Josh Favorite Midfield: Jameson Morrison Defense: Jayden Silva Defense: Bryce Wallgard Defense: Sean Arfsten Goalie: Phillip Gianelle HOW IT HAPPENED - AU trailed 2-0 when Spartan Nic Kruzlic scored on an assist from Jameson Morrison. - The Spartans trailed 3-1 after one quarter. - Brayden Toll scored an unassisted goal in the second but AU went to halftime down 5-2. - Trailing 8-2 in the third, Josh Boyko scored on a man-up with an assist from Kellen Moczynski. - AU trailed 9-3 going to the fourth quarter. - Three straight goals from Harrison Canaday, Morrison and Boyko in the fourth pulled the Spartans to within four at 10-6 with 2:44 to play. - The final score would find the Spartans on the losing end, 11-6. FOR THE SPARTANS - Jameson Morrison had one goal and two assists. - Josh Boyko had two goals. SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS Points: Jameson Morrison (3) Goals: Josh Boyko (2) Assists: Jameson Morrison (2) Ground balls: Ryan Griffon (9) and Phillip Gianelle (6) Caused Turnovers: Bryce Wallgard (7) Face offs: Ryan Griffin (11-19) Saves: Phillip Gianelle (8) UP NEXT Next action for the Spartan men's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 27 when they host Illinois Wesleyan University. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.