AURORA, IL - The 16th-ranked Calvin men's soccer team remained unbeaten on the year with a 3-1 victory at Aurora University Friday afternoon. The Knights are now 3-0-1 on the season and currently hold a 24-game unbeaten streak dating back to last year.

Calvin took a 1-0 lead on a goal in the 13th minute of play as senior Taylor Pruis (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) cranked in his first goal of the season off a pass from sophomore Mitch Stark (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon HS).

Stark then set up Calvin's second goal in the opening moments of the second half as he assisted on a goal by senior Sam Hanover (St. Johns, Mich./St. Johns HS) that put the Knights up 2-0.

Aurora (1-3-0) sliced the deficit in half on a goal in the 51st minute but Calvin continued to hold the run of play throughout the second half. With 4:53 left in regulation, junior Stephan Hooker (Hudsonville, Mich./Unity Christian HS) sealed the win by scoring on a pass from Stark.

Calvin finished the game with a 12-6 shots at goal advantage. Senior Niko Giantsopoulos (Markham, Ont./St. Augustine Catholic HS) had two saves in picking up the win in goal.
"It was a good quality win for our team," said Calvin head men's soccer coach Ryan Souders. "Mitch Stark was a catalyst today, making plays happen and setting up scoring opportunities. He was part of a great team effort."

Calvin returns to play on Saturday when it travels to North Central College for a 7 p.m. game (CDT).