Aurora University Spartans (7-2-1 overall, 4-1 NACC)
at Lakeland University Muskies (9-2-1 overall, 3-1-1 NACC)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026Â Â 1:30 p.m.
John Taylor Memorial Field
Lakeland/Aurora MSOC Game Notes  PDF
It's an early-season showdown for first place in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference men's soccer standings when Lakeland University hosts Aurora University Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at Taylor Field.
Broadcast Information
Live video:Â
http://www.lakelandmuskies.com/muskieslive.
Live statistics:Â
https://lakelandmuskies.com/sidearmstats/msoc/summary
Ticket Information:Â https://lakelandmuskies.com/sports/2017/11/3/ticket-policies
Series history:Â 25th meeting, Aurora leads 22-2
The series between Lakeland and Aurora dates back to 2002 and has been largely dominated by the Spartans since a 3-2 double-overtime win in that first meeting Sept. 15, 2002. Aurora has won 11 straight in the series, including a 7-0 win last year at home. The Spartans also won 5-1 in the last meeting at Taylor Field Oct. 4, 2024. The Muskies' last win in the series came on Sept. 29, 2013 when Farouk Dadzie scored the golden goal in overtime to give Lakeland a 2-1 win in Aurora, its first win over the Spartans since a 3-0 win back on Sept. 7, 2003, in the teams' second meeting ever.
Lakeland last time out: Defeated Wisconsin Lutheran 1-0 Wednesday
The Muskies weathered a slow start to come on in the second half and defeat the Warriors for their third straight win.
Woodlens Frederic scored the match's lone goal just out of halftime off a corner kick by
Austin Eigenberger-Vahsholtz. Lakeland outshot WLC 9-2 in the second half and with its ninth win tied the program record for wins in a season.
Ali Faiad made four saves for his third shutout of the season and the Muskies were victorious on Senior Night, with six seniors honored before the match.
Aurora last time out: Defeated Concordia Chicago 6-0 Wednesday
The Spartans rolled past the Cougars at home, scoring three times in both halves. Frankie Jimenez and Carlos Viayra both scored two goals each and Aurora dominated play, outshooting Concordia 25-7. Max Crawford and Adrian Rosiles also scored goals, while Brett Miller and Eron Qorri combined to make five saves. Aurora has a NACC loss to Edgewood, but with four wins is atop the conference standings entering Saturday, including shutout wins in each of its last three matches.
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