In a contest that was rescheduled three times due to the recently horrid Midwest weather, the Aurora University Spartan women's basketball team defeated Marian University 83-43 in a rare Friday afternoon matinee on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 83, Marian University 43
LOCATION: Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 9-11 overall and 9-7 in the NACC; Marian University 2-20 overall and 2-15 in the NACC
BOX SCORE: View here

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans trailed 4-3 and went on a 15-4 run to take control of the contest.
- AU led 28-13 after the first led by 11 Julie Galauner points.
- Led by 50-percent (9-of-18) shooting from the three-point line in the first-half, the Spartans took a 46-24 lead to halftime.
- AU out scored Marian 24-9 in the third quarter to put the game well out of reach.
- All Spartans dressed players saw action in the game as AU won handily, 83-43.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
POINTS: Julie Galauner (21) and Adriana Ramirez (12)
REBOUNDS: Julie Galauner (11)
ASSISTS: Alyssa Brems (6)
STEALS: Julie Galauner (4)
BLOCKS: Adriana Ramirez and Selene Martinez (1)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 9 when they host Illinois Institute of Technology. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium. Before the game, AU will recognize the senior class of 2018-2019.