The Illinois Wesleyan University men’s lacrosse team will travel to Augustana College for a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin matchup on April 22, with the game set for 7 p.m. at Thorson-Lucken Field, according to an announcement from the university on April 21.
This game is important as it comes after Illinois Wesleyan’s first conference loss since 2017, a defeat by Carthage College. The Titans hold a record of nine wins and five losses overall, with two wins and one loss in conference play. The team competes in NCAA Division III and is based in Bloomington, Illinois, according to the official website.
In their most recent contest against Carthage College on April 18, junior Timothy McHugh led with three goals and an assist. Sophomore Owen Miller also scored three goals. Senior Michael Rocco had seven ground balls and won eleven out of fourteen faceoffs. Defensively, seniors Billy McHugh and Sam Scott set new career highs with six caused turnovers and sixteen saves respectively.
Overall this season, Timothy McHugh leads the team in points (54), goals (29), and assists (25). Junior Nate Pound has twenty-six points while Miller matches him in total points through eighteen goals and eight assists. On defense, Billy McHugh leads with thirty-five caused turnovers as the Titans average over fifteen per game—the second-highest mark nationally at their level.
Illinois Wesleyan plays its home games at Tucci Stadium according to the official website. The program holds membership in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin according to the official website. This upcoming match marks their fourteenth meeting against Augustana; Illinois Wesleyan has won eleven out of thirteen previous encounters.
The Titans compete at NCAA Division III level according to the official website, representing Bloomington, Illinois according to the official website.
