RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- As Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference play begins this week, the Concordia-Chicago men's soccer team will kick off its conference schedule at Aurora University on Wednesday night.

Kick off is slated for a 6 p.m. start time, and complete coverage can be found at cucougars.com/coverage.

Setting the Scene... After winning their last two matches, the Cougars will look to pick up their third straight victory tomorrow night, a feat that would be achieved for the first time since 2015. CUC is also off to its best start since 2015, as the Cougars are 3-3 through their first six matches of the season. 

After a 2-0 week, Head Coach Michael Arango and the Cougars will kick off conference play tomorrow night at Aurora!https://t.co/CDQwn5W3zh

— CUC Men's Soccer (@cucmsoccer) September 24, 2019

Against Aurora... The Spartans hold the all-time series at 15-3 against the Cougars, with CUC last capturing a win against Aurora in 2014. Predicted to finish second overall in the NACC this season, the Spartans are off to a 2-4 start on the year, including wins over Lake Forest and Alma. As a team, the Spartans are averaging 1.33 goals per game, with Matt Napolitano leading his squad with three goals. Julio Acosto is also a notable offensive threat for Aurora, as he has one goal and three assists on the year to date. 

Medina Means Business... Already matching his total goals from last season, junior Gerardo Medina is off to a hot start and leads the Cougars with three goals this season and one assist. An integral piece in CUC's 2-0 week last week, Medina tabbed two goals, including the overtime golden goal against Andrews University. On Saturday, Medina netted the second goal to solidify CUC's 2-0 win over Northland College.