McLean County Times

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team secured a victory against Aurora University with a score of 24-15 at Tucci Stadium on Saturday, March 2. This win brought IWU's record to 2-2, while AU now stands at 1-2.

Freshman Timothy McHugh from Orland Park, Illinois, tied for a match-high six points with two goals and four assists. Senior Trystan Seeley from Castle Rock, Colorado, followed closely with five points. Sophomore Andrew Ortega and junior John Kittoe also contributed significantly to the team's performance.

Senior Zo Lombardo excelled in faceoffs, winning 22 out of 30 attempts. Sophomore Michael Rocco also performed well in this area with nine wins out of twelve faceoffs.

Seeley matched his career-high by collecting seven ground balls. Rocco and Lombardo each gathered six ground balls, while junior Sam Skelton added five to the team's total. The Titans' defense was bolstered by three players who caused two turnovers each.

Junior Colin Tervo claimed the win as goalkeeper for the Titans, making three saves in his 30 minutes on the field. Senior Alex Oximana also contributed with three saves during his time in goal.

The game started quickly for Illinois Wesleyan when Ortega assisted McHugh for a goal just 21 seconds into play. Although Aurora responded with three consecutive goals, Seeley broke their momentum by connecting with Eastburn for a goal midway through the first period.

Illinois Wesleyan managed to pull ahead with goals from Ortega, Gammelgaard, and Black before Aurora narrowed the gap to one point as they entered the second quarter.

During the second quarter, Illinois Wesleyan scored ten goals within fifteen minutes. Notably, Seeley ran through a defender to score early in the quarter and later added another diving shot into the net after Lombardo won at faceoff X.

In total control throughout both halves of playtime against Aurora University’s Spartans team – despite some initial pushback -– Illinois Wesleyan ultimately achieved an impressive final scoreline victory: twenty-four over fifteen points respectively!

The Titans will have an extended break before facing SUNY Cortland on Wednesday March thirteenth followed by Colorado College on Saturday March sixteenth; both games taking place during spring break travel plans scheduled ahead already set up accordingly! Game times are planned respectively starting promptly around afternoon hours Mountain Time zone locally adjusted appropriately according accordingly beforehand accordingly printed friendly version available too!