The Aurora University men's volleyball team opened NACC play on Tuesday night at Benedictine University with AU falling 3-0.


MATCH SCORE: Benedictine University 3, Aurora University 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-19)
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 4-3 overall and 0-1 in the NACC ; Benedictine University 3-4 overall and 1-0 in the NACC


- The Spartans grabbed an 11-9 lead in the first set following an ace from James Karwin.
- Following that lead, BU rallied to take the lead and won the set 25-20.
- A 4-0 AU run early on in the second gave the Spartans a 9-7 advantage with a big kill from Solomon Dial in the rally.
- But AU would fall behind shortly after and drop the set 25-17.
- The third set saw the Spartans play from behind throughout and fall 25-19.


Kills: Thomas Kovanic (9)
Assists: James Karwin (21)
Blocks: Thomas Kovanic (2)
Digs: Nathan Anderson (9)


Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Friday, February 18 when they host host St. Norbert College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. Read Full Article