The Aurora University women's basketball team clinched an appearance in the 2015-2016 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament with a 62-38 win at Dominican University on Wednesday evening.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 62, Dominican University 38
LOCATION: River Forest, Illinois – Igini Sports Forum
RECORDS: Aurora University 13-9; 12-5 NACC; Dominican University 3-19; 2-15 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
AU took a 3-0 lead 2:15 into the game on a three from Bethany Dorrington and the Spartan would lead the rest of the game.
The Spartans led 15-10 at the end of the first period.
The AU lead was cut to five by Dominican just over midway through the second period.
Started by a three from Alyssa Brems, AU finished the final 3:54 of the half on an 11-0 run.
The Spartans led by 16 at 34-18 at halftime.
Dorrington started the second half as she did the first with a three. Anna Roszkowski five straight points and AU had their largest lead of 22 points.
At the end of the third period, AU led 50-26.
The Spartans held their largest lead on a lay-up from Ashley Wilk. 30 points (58-28).
AU would go on to win by 24, 62-38 and clinch an appearance in the upcoming NACC Tournament with the seed to be determined.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
Bethany Dorrington had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and four assists.
Mallory Cast had 11 points.
Anna Roszkowski had 10 points and eight rebounds.
Ashley Wilk had 10 points and eight rebounds.
 
FOR THE FOES
Claudia DeNigris had 15 points.
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 13, 2016 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. Prior to tip-off the 2015-2016 senior class will be recognized for their contributions to AU Athletics and the Spartan women's basketball program.