The Aurora University women's volleyball team opened up Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference action on Wednesday night at Benedictine University. The Spartans made quick work of the Eagles winning 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-15).


MATCH SCORE: Aurora University 3, Benedictine University 0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-15)
LOCATION: Lisle, Illinois
RECORD: Aurora University 5-3 overall and 1-0 NACC


- The Spartans got four kills in their first four points from Sydnei Avery to start the night and went on to win easily in the first set 25-10.
- The first set had the Spartans hit a remarkable .632 with 12 kills and no errors.
- The second set saw AU get an ace from Kaitlyn Beebe, two kills from Avery and another from Dani Lauer for an early lead.
- In the third set, AU trailed 7-3 and rallied to see the score tied 11-11.
- A kill from Beebe started a 14-4 AU run to end the game.
- Multiple Spartans collected kills in the game ending run while AU also forced BU into many errors.
- AU won the match 3-0.


KILLS: Sydnei Avery (12)
ASSISTS: Kaitlyn Beebe (29)
DIGS: Samantha Juarez (14) 
ACES: Kaitlyn Beebe (4)
BLOCKS: Addy Gruse and Celeste Cozzoni (3)


Next action for the Spartan women's volleyball team comes on Friday, September 16 when they host Illinois Wesleyan University. Match time is set for 2:30 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.