Box Score The Aurora University women's basketball team extended their winning streak to 10 after Saturday afternoon's NACC matchup. The Spartans hosted the Falcons of Concordia University Wisconsin and were victorious 73-67.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 73, Concordia University Wisconsin 67
LOCATION: Thornton Gymnasium - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 15-2 overall and 9-1 in the NACC ; Concordia University Wisconsin 8-8 overall and 7-4 in the NACC


- The Spartans jumped out to a quick lead with their 8-0 run in the first quarter. Macy Kocen and Eliot Dojutrek both scored in the sixth minute stretch.
- A tough Spartan defense did not allow their first basket by the Falcons until 4:10 into the game.
- With 3:27 to play, Kamryn Bullock drained a three to put the Spartans ahead 11 at 17-6.
- CUW cut into the Spartans lead going on a 9-2 run before heading into the second quarter. Spartans led by four at 19-15. 
- To begin the second, CUW closed in on the Spartans lead, but a three pointer by Macy Kocen started a 5-0 AU run.
- With 4:37 remaining in the half, Spartan Crystal Rios, Selena Vargas, and Gabrielle Wolff made buckets to extend AU's lead 38-29.
- In the third, the Spartans maintained their lead but saw the Falcons chip away slowly.
- Just before the end of the third. the Falcons took a 53-52, the first time AU trailed on the night.
- A 7-0 run allowed the Spartans to retake the lead with a three from Kocen starting the fourth and a jumper from Gabby Moore capping the run.
- With six minutes to play, AU led 59-53.
- A three from Kocen with 3:11 to play was a huge dagger for the Falcons as AU now led 66-57.
- Sam Barrett drained free throws down the stretch to counter the CUW rally attempt. 
- AU was able to hold on to their lead and put away the Falcons 73-67.


Points: Macy Kocen (17) and Gabrielle Wolff (10)
Assists: Selena Vargas and Jaylah Mays (3)
Rebounds: Crystal Rios (9)
Steals: Crystal Rios (4)
 

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 25 when they host Edgewood College. Opening tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.