The Aurora University Spartans hosted Concordia University Wisconsin in an offensive explosion that saw a combined 230 points and AU fell 120-110.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Concordia University Wisconsin 120, Aurora University 110
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois – Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 18-5; 14-4 NACC; Concordia University Wisconsin 14-9; 12-6 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
AU ran out to a quick 7-0 lead but CUW stormed back to tie the game at 12 with 15:42 to play.
With 7 minutes to play in the first half, the game was tied at 38 all.
A 15-5 run gave the Spartans a 10-point lead with 4:22 to play in the first.
But a 14-4 CUW run tied the game at 57-57 with over one minute to play.
The teams went into halftime with AU leading 61-58.
The Spartans held the lead for the first five minutes of the second half.
Free throws, one of many for CUW in the second half gave the Falcons a 76-75 lead. A lead the Spartans would not be able to overcome.
AU trailed by as many as 11 points but cut into the lead numerous times but free throws and timely three's by CUW kept AU from retaking the lead.
As the final horn sounded, AU fell 120-110.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
Kalmon Stokes had 31 points and eight rebounds.
Nick Kladis had 22 points and five assists.
Tyler Hall had 20 points.
Jeremy LaGrone had 10 points.
 
FOR THE FOES
Keith Kahlfeldt had 42 points.
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 when they host Rockford University. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.