The Aurora University women's basketball team had a record setting performance in the 112-67 victory over Lakeland University. The 112 points sets a new single game mark for the Spartans while freshman Gabby Moore scored a career high 19 points.
 

FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 112, Lakeland University 67
LOCATION: Thornton Gymnasium - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 11-9 overall and 9-5 in the NACC; Lakeland University 10-11 overall and 6-8 in the NACC


- The Spartans never trailed in the contest and after being tied 2-2, led the rest of the game.
- AU followed with an 11-2 run to lead by nine at 13-4.
- AU led 23-19 after the first quarter.
- The Spartans saw the lead get cut to one three minutes into the third at 30-29.
- A 10-0 run fueled by three's from Gabby Moore and Crystal Rios pushed the AU lead to 11 at 40-29.
- The Spartans maintained the healthy lead in the quarter and went to halftime up 14 at 53-39.
- A 29-5 AU run in the third quarter blew the game wide open. Late in the third, AU led by 38 at 82-44.
- AU led 87-51 after three quarters.
- The Spartans continued to play pressure defense and score at will.
- With 1:40 to play in the game, Silja Erickson converted a layup for the 111th points on the night for AU, tying the school record.
- Katie Beebe had the honor of knocking down one of two free throws to give AU 112 points and a new record.
- AU would win 112-67.


Points: Gabby Moore and Crystal Rios (19), Julie Galauner and Eliot Dojutrek (14) and Savannah Johnson (10)
Assists: Sam Barrett (6)
Rebounds: Crystal Rios (6)
Steals: Gabby Moore and Sam Barrett (2)
 

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 12 when they host Marian University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. Read Full Article