The Aurora University women's basketball took advantage of a first half lead to beat MSOE 65-59 in NACC play. The Spartans extended their lead to four with the road win. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 65, Milwaukee School of Engineering 59
LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wis
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-1 overall and 3-1 NACC; Milwaukee School of Engineering 4-4 overall and 4-1 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Raiders and the Spartans battled back and forth in the first quarter, with each team going on a scoring run, but ultimately ending the quarter knotted at 13-13.
- The Spartans outscored MSOE by 11 points in the second quarter, taking a 35-23 lead into the half.
- MSOE came out of half time on an eight point run, cutting the AU lead to four with 8:38 left in the third quarter.
- A layup by Savannah Johnson with 8:19 left in the third quarter got the Spartans on the board in the second half and increased the Spartan lead to 37-31.
- The Raiders would pull within two by the end of the quarter, with the Spartans holding their lead 48-46 going into the fourth quarter.
- Although the Raiders evened the score 48-48 with 9:44 left in the fourth quarter, the Spartans would never relinquish their lead. 
- The Spartans went on to win 65-59.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Julie Galauner (20), Meija Rabi (13) and Savannah Johnson (10)
Assists: Allie Reichert (3), TyAnn LeGrand and Bailey Kramer (2)
Rebounds: Meija Rabi (10), Karissa King (9) and Allie Reichert (6)
Steals: Allie Reichert (4)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Friday, December 20 when they travel to Decatur, Ill to face Simpson College in the first game of the Millikin Big Blue Classic. Tip off is set for 5:00 p.m.