The Aurora University Spartan volleyball team defeated the visiting Inferno of Alverno College 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-22) Tuesday evening in AU's Thornton Gymnasium on Dig for the Cure and Senior Night.

Prior to the contest, AU honored family members from the 2010 Spartans who have overcome cancer as well as the senior class.

When action got under way, AU took the momentum of the pre-game activities and handled the Inferno in the opening set 25-16. Freshman Nina Zalewski scored six points in the set while she held serve and fellow freshman Emilee Mitchell led all Spartans with four kills.

The second set found the Spartans jump out to a quick 9-0 lead and eventually led 15-5 before cruising to the 25-14 set win. Mitchell once again led the Spartans with four kills in the set.

The third set proved to be a bit more challenging for the Spartans, though they would prevail 25-22 and take the match 3-0. Senior Amy Reynolds had four kills while Mitchell added three more of her own.

Mitchell led all players with 11 kills on the night, while Reynolds chipped in eight kills and nine digs and freshman Heather Ksiazek had 30 assists.

AU is now 4-22 on the season, 1-8 in Northern Athletics Conference play and they host Lakeland College on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.