The Aurora University men's basketball team controlled the first-half of play in Sheboygan, but the Muskies' second half rally was too much for the Spartans. AU fell to Lakeland on the road, 101-95. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Lakeland University 101, Aurora University 95
LOCATION: Sheboygan, Wis
RECORDS: Aurora University 6-13 overall and 5-9 NACC; Lakeland University 9-10 overall and 7-7 NACC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The game opened with back and forth action, both teams able to score points in the paint.
- At the 15:16 mark in the first-half, the Spartans took the lead 9-7 on a Will Hrubes layup.
- Jarek Hotwagner extended the Spartan lead to nine points, 20-11, finding more open space in the lane connecting on another Spartan layup.
- AU held their advantage for the reminder of the first-half, taking a 44-40 lead into halftime.
- The second half opened with two consecutive baskets by the Spartans, their lead extending to eight, 48-40.
- The Muskies took the lead back, 52-51, finding their own points in the paint.
- AU would take back the advantage one possession later, on a Will Hrubes three point basket.
- For the next four minutes, the Muskies would keep the game close, and tied the game 63-63 with 10:56 remaining in the second half.
- The Muskies went on a 13-4 run, extending their lead to 78-69 with 8:10 to play.
- The Spartans battled back, cutting the lead to two with :32 seconds to play, 97-95.
- AU was unable to overcome to offensive effort of the Muskies and ultimately fell to LU, 101-95. 

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Bailey Vance (19), Justin Wierzgac and Rashad Johnson (14), Shamar Pumphrey (13), and Will Hrubes (12)
Assists: Rashad Johnson (7) and Shamar Pumphrey (4)
Rebounds: Bailey Vance (10)

UP NEXT

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, February 4, when they take on NACC rival, Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.