The Aurora University men's basketball team traveled to North Central College for a midweek matchup. Despite an early first-half deficit, the Spartans rallied in the last six minutes of the opening half to take the lead and clinching a 69-57 victory.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 69, North Central College 57
LOCATION: Naperville, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-1 overall


- The Spartans faced a 17-6 deficit five minutes into the first half.
- Noah Butler started the Spartans comeback at 13:47 with a layup.
- AU went on a 15-6 run, narrowing their deficit to one point. Top scorers were Jeffrey Hillmer and Noah Butler.
- Tyree Spencer's layup gave the Spartans their first lead of the game at 24-23, AU.
- In the final five minutes of the half, the Spartans chipped away and went on a 9-4 run, leading 33-27 before halftime.
- Throughout the second half, the Spartans held onto their lead, and Michael Osborne set the tone by scoring back-to-back three-pointers.
- The Spartans held a 21-point lead, 63-42, marking their largest lead of the night with 7:47 left in the half.
- In the last seven minutes of the half, the Spartans pushed a 15-7 run, securing their 69-57 victory.
- Four Spartans recorded double digits, with Mike Osborne scoring 13 points and 4 assists for the night.
- Aurora shot 52.9% against the Cardinals and made 8 of 18 from beyond the arc. 
 

Points: Noah Butler (17), Josh Holmes (15), Michael Osborne (13) and Trey Jenkins (10)
Assists: Michael Osborne (4) and Noah Butler (3)
Rebounds: Dwayne Jervier and Trey Jenkins (6)
Steals: Trey Jenkins (3)


Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 18 when they travel to the University of Dubuque. Opening tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. in Dubuque, Iowa.