A huge first quarter scoring out-put lifted the Aurora University women's basketball team to a road Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference victory at Marian University 90-54.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 90, Marian University 54
LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 10-7 overall and 7-6 NACC; Marian University 3-14 overall and 3-10 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans jumped out to a quick 15-0 lead just three minutes into the game.
- AU would go on to lead 33-5 after the first quarter.
- Midway through the second quarter, AU led by 38 following a TyAnn LeGrand made free throw.
- AU led heading into halftime 56-22.
- The Spartans were able to get all players involved in the contest and after three quarters held a commanding lead of 25 at 69-43.
- In the fourth quarter, the Spartans continued to fire on all cylinders and expanded the lead before going on to win 90-54.

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Julie Galauner (20), Meija Rab (14) and Karissa King (10)
Assists: Sydni Olson (5)
Rebounds: Meija Rabi (10) and TyAnn LeGrand (8)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 30 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium.