The Aurora University volleyball team traveled to Benedictine University on Tuesday evening and the Spartans knocked off the Eagles in three sets.
THE BASICSFINAL SCORE:Â Aurora University 3 Benedictine University 0
LOCATION: Rice Center, Lisle, Illinois
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 12-12 overall and 6-1 NACC;Â Benedictine University 9-12 overall and 4-2 NACC
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HOW IT HAPPENEDThe first set was a tightly played contest that went down to the wire with AU prevailing 25-22.
The Spartans jumped out to an early 7-3 lead and never looked back, winning 25-14.
The Spartans ran away to win the third set, taking a 12-3 lead before holding on to the 25-20 victory.
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FOR THE SPARTANSPeyton McKenzie led the Spartans with 15 kills.
Emily Lines had a double-double of 36 assists and 12 digs.
Nikki Lofshult had 17 digs.
Alexis Hammond had eight kills.
Hannah Lanasa had eight kills.
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FOR THE FOESErin Wiegand had 13 kills.
Alyssa O'Boyle had three serving aces and six digs.
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UP NEXTNext action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 16 when they host Edgewood College on Senior Night. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.