The Aurora University Spartan women's basketball team traveled to the Pacific Northwest for a two-day tournament at Pacific Lutheran University. AU fell in a closely played low scoring game against the host Lutes, 43-39.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Pacific Lutheran University 43, Aurora University 39
LOCATION: Tacoma, Washington
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-4 overall; Pacific Lutheran University 2-5 overall
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first quarter saw the largest lead of two points once each by both teams.
- The lead changed hands six times in the opening quarter with AU trailing 9-7 after one.
- AU was out scored 10-6 in the second quarter and trailed 19-13 heading into halftime.
- Bri Hall, Julie Galauner and Adriana Ramirez all scored four points each in the third quarter and AU trailed 32-26.
- The Spartans used an 8-2 run to start the fourth quarter to tie the game 34-34 with 4:56 to play.
- AU was unable to gain the lead though and would fall to the Lutes, 43-39.
 
FOR THE SPARTANS
- Adriana Ramirez had 10 points and seven rebounds.
- Rabi Meija had nine points and nine rebounds.
- Bri Hall had six points and 10 rebounds.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
POINTS: Adriana Ramirez (10) and Meija Rabi (9)
REBOUNDS: Bri Hall (10) and Meija Rabi (9)
ASSISTS: Bailey Kramer (5)
STEALS: Allie Reichert and Alyssa Brems (3)
 
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