The Aurora University football team shut out the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warriors 43-0 in offensive outburst combined with a strong defensive showing.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 43, Wisconsin Lutheran College 0
LOCATION: Spartan Stadium; Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-5, 3-2 NACC; Wisconsin Lutheran College 1-7, 1-4 NACC
ATTENDANCE: 869
WEATHER: 56 degrees, partially cloudy with a 5 mph north wind

HOW IT HAPPENED
- After trading three and outs with the Warriors, AU used a defensive fumble recovery to mount a drive to begin their scoring for the day. Sean Kerr kicked a 28-yard field goal to give AU the 3-0 lead with 8:07 left in the first quarter.
- On their next drive AU took advantage of a short field position and capped off a 40 yard drive with a five yard rush touchdown from Gavin Zimbelman. AU led 10-0 and took their lead into the end of the first quarter.
- On the first play of the second quarter Keion Adams intercepted the WLC quarterback and returned 28 yards.
- The Spartans made quick work on offense and extended their lead to 17-0 in two plays after an 11-yard touchdown rush from Tyran Bailey.
- The Spartans continued their scoring streak on their next drive with a 14 yard rushing touchdown from Tyran Bailey. AU led WLC 23-0 with 5:51 remaining in the first half.
- The Spartan offense added seven more points to their score after a 41 yard touchdown pass from Zimbelman to Sean Mullen. AU led WLC 29-0 with 1:12 remaining in the half.
- AU led Wisconsin College 29-0 at the end of the second quarter.
- After appearing to lose the momentum going into the second half, AU returned back to their scoring ways with a 78 yard drive that led to a 7 yard Tyran Bailey rushing touchdown, his third of the day. AU led 36-0 with 4:50 remaining in the third quarter.
- Another AU touchdown on a five-yard rush from Halen Miller increased their lead to 43-0.
- AU defeated Wisconsin Lutheran College 43-0.

FOR THE SPARTANS                                                      
- Tyran Bailey rushed for 123 yard and three touchdowns
- Gavin Zimbelman went 14-19 passing for 181 yards with one touchdown
- The AU defense had seven sacks, nine tackles for loss, recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pair of passes on the day in a shutout effort.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Offense:
Passing:
- Completions and Attempts: Gavin Zimbelman (14-19) 
- Yards: Gavin Zimbelman (181)
- Touchdowns: Gavin Zimbelman (1)
Rushing: 
- Carries: Tyran Bailey (21)
- Yards: Tyran Bailey (123)
- Touchdowns: Tyran Bailey (3), Gavin Zimbelman and Halen Miller (1)
Receiving: 
- Catches: Emilio Starks (5), Sean Mullen and Tyran Bailey (3) 
- Yards: Sean Mullen (70) and Emilio Starks (68) 
- Touchdowns: Sean Mullen (1)
Special Teams:
- Field Goal: Sean Kerr (1-of-1 , 28-yards)
Defense:
- Tackles: Hudson Stedman (4.5)
- Tackles for loss: Hudson Stedman (2)
- Sacks: Hudson Stedman (2)
- Forced Fumble: Hudson Stedman, Devon Whittaker and Keion Adams (1)
- Fumble Recovery: Kam Ryan (1)
- Interception: Casey Dycus and Keion Adams (1)
 
UP NEXT: 
Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 3 when they travel to Lisle, Illinois to play rival Benedictine University. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.