The Aurora University women's volleyball team took on Dominican University in a key Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference match-up on Tuesday night in Thornton Gymnasium. The Spartans defeated the Stars 3-1 and in doing so clinched a spot in the upcoming NACC Tournament.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3; Dominican University 1 (27-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-13)
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 22-8; 8-1 NACC - Dominican University 8-17; 6-3 NACC
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
The victory clinched a spot for AU in the upcoming NACC Tournament.
Emily Lines had a double-double with 43 assists and 12 digs.
Katie Vondra had a double-double with 13 kills and 19 digs.
Rachel Martens had nine kills and five blocks.
Peyton McKenzie led all players with 15 kills.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first set was a very close one with many lead changes and ties. The Spartans won by two, 27-25.
The second set was close until the Spartans opened up a lead near the end to win 25-20.
The Stars respond by taking the 3rd set with a late run to win it 25-22.
AU started the fourth set with a 7-0 run and this momentum carried them to win 25-13.
 
SPARTAN TEAM LEADERS
Kills: Peyton McKenzie (15) and Katie Vondra (13)
Assists: Emily Lines (43)
Blocks: Rachel Martens (5)
Digs:  Katie Vondra (19), Sarah Marinez (14) and Emily Lines (12)
Aces: Peyton McKenzie, Mikayla O'Brien and Sarah Marinez (1)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's volleyball team comes on Friday, October 21 when they host Lakeland University. Match time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.