The Aurora University men's basketball team beat the MSOE Raiders on the road in #NACCtion.  The Spartans got off to a strong start, building their lead to 18 with 17:10 left to play in the game. The Raiders cut the lead to one with just 21 seconds remaining in the second half. A pair of Spartan free throws would keep AU on top and secure the 93-90 victory.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 93, Milwaukee School of Engineering 90
LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wis
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-6 overall and 2-2 NACC; Milwaukee School of Engineering 4-5 overall and 1-4 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- AU jumped out to a quick lead on a three point basket from Jarek Hotwagner.
- The Spartans would go on to hold that lead until 14:56 remaining in the first half, when a MSOE layup off a defensive rebound gave them a 11-10 lead.
- For the next five minutes, the Spartans and Raiders exchanged leads several times, until a Ha'ashim Keys layup at 9:17 put the Spartans on top, 25-23. AU would stay on top throughout the remaining minutes of the first half.
- AU led 50-34 at half.
- The Spartans continued their sharp shooting in the second half, building their lead to 18 points with 17:10 left to play,
- MSOE would then mount a comeback, cutting the AU lead to five with 11:53 left to play, 64-59. 
- The Spartans' offense responded, building their lead back to 13 on a pair of Justin Wierzgac free throws with 6:26 remaining in the second half.
- The Raiders would not go quietly, going on another run and cutting the AU lead to one, 91-90, with just 21 seconds to play in regulation.
- Ethan Conroy hit two free throws with 13 seconds left on the clock to extend the Spartan lead to three, 93-90.
- The Raiders last second three to tie the game was off the mark and the Spartans would go on to win 93-90.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Bailey Vance (19) and Jarek Hotwagner (15)
Assists: Shamar Pumphrey (4)
Rebounds: Will Hrubes (4)
Steals: Ha'ashim Keys and Bailey Vance (3)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Friday, December 20 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Tip off is set for 4:00 p.m. on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium.