The Aurora University men's basketball team hosted Marian University Saturday afternoon. AU celebrated the four seniors before tip-off, but fell to the Sabres 75-58.
FINAL SCORE: Marian University 75
, Aurora University 58
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-17 overall and 3-12 in the NACC; Marian University 14-7 overall and 10-6 in the NACC
- The Sabres jumped out to a 7-0 lead quickly in the first half.
- AU battled back with a 8-4 run and trailed 11-8 with 15 minutes remaining in the first.
- The Spartans trailed going to halftime, 44-30.
- Marian came out strong to start the second-half, and took their biggest lead of the night 59-36.
- With seven minutes remaining in the half, AU went on a 12-0 run and trailed 66-53.
- AU fell to Marian 75-58.
Points: Shamar Pumphrey (15),
Justin Wilson and
Terreon Hopkins (12)
Assists: Shamar Pumphrey (2)
Rebounds: Shamar Pumphrey (6)
Steals: Shamar Pumphrey (4)
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Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 16 when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Madison, Wisconsin.
