The Aurora University women's basketball team used a huge 27-2 first quarter to run away and defeat the visiting Raiders of Milwaukee School of Engineering 72-53 on Wednesday night in Thornton Gymnasium.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 72, Milwaukee School of Engineering 53
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 15-9 overall and 11-8 NACC; Milwaukee School of Engineering 8-16 overall and 8-11 NACC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The game was tied 2-2 1:46 in.
- AU finished the final 7:47 on a 25-0 run and led 27-2 after one quarter of action.
- The Spartans forced seven first quarter turnovers and held MSOE to 1-of-11 shooting in the first.
- Meanwhile, AU went 11-of-15 from the field and were led by
Meija Rabi and
Crystal Rios with eight points each.
- The second quarter saw AU take a 24-point lead following an
Emma Ruff jumper.
- Heading to halftime, AU led comfortably, 41-21.
- The third quarter was a low scoring evenly played 10 minutes as AU led after 30 minutes, 51-32.
- The fourth was much of the same as AU matched any push MSOE had and hung on to win easily, 72-53.
- 12 of the 16 Spartans to see action scored in the contest.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Meija Rabi (20) and
Sydni Olson (9)
Assists: Allie Reichert (4) and
Bailey Kramer (3)
Rebounds: Meija Rabi and
Sydni Olson (8)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 22 when they host Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium with senior day recognition taking place approximately 10 minutes before game time.
