The Aurora University men's volleyball team ran out to a lead and kept a pace well ahead of the visiting Green Knights of St. Norbert College, winning 3-0.


MATCH SCORE: Aurora University 3, St. Norbert College 0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-19)
LOCATION: Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 5-3 overall and 1-1 in the NACC ; St. Norbert College 2-7 overall and 0-3 in the NACC


- The Spartans opened up a commanding 8-1 lead in the opening set with SNC.
- The visitors tried getting back in the set but AU wouldn't have any of that, going on to win 25-17.
- AU never tailed in the second set with the opening half being closely played.
- After a timeout from SNC with AU leading 12-8, the Spartans ran off 12 straight points with James Karwin at the service line.
- AU would win the second set in dominating form, 25-10.
- The third set was back and forth with the score tied 17-17.
- The Spartans then scored 8 of the final 10 points to win 25-19.
- AU hit .241 on the night with a best of .429 in the second frame.


Kills: Matthew Nelson (8) and Lucas Meier (7)
Assists: James Karwin (35)
Blocks: Austin Bayner and John McCormack (2)
Digs: Alex Nonhoff (14)


Next action for the Spartan men's volleyball team comes on Saturday, February 19 when they host Marian University. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. Read Full Article