The Aurora University men's volleyball team handled the visiting Sabercats of Maranatha Baptist University on Friday night on Lancaster Court, winning 3-0.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORES: Aurora University 3, Maranatha Baptist University 0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-13)
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 9-4, 3-3 NACC; Maranatha Baptist University 2-15

HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Spartans jumped out to a 9-3 lead, allowed Maranatha back into the set 9-7 before pulling away and winning 25-18.
- The second set played out similarly to the first with AU leading early 10-3 and Maranatha climbing back into the game 22-20. AU then won the set 25-22.
- In the third set, AU found themselves tied 4-4 and then pulled away to win easily 25-13 and win the match 3-0.

SPARTAN LEADERS                                                 
KILLS: Justin Elliott (7)
HIT PERCENTAGE (10+ TA): Justin Yost (.308)
ASSISTS: Justin Yost (32)
DIGS: Brandon Langys (13)
ACES: Josh McKinstry (3)
BLOCKS: Khalil Greaves (5)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Saturday, March 3 when they host Benedictine University. Match time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.