The Aurora University men's basketball team was back in action at the University of Dubuque for a Saturday afternoon non-conference match-up. In a back and forth affair that saw 14 lead changes, AU fell to Dubuque 76-70.


FINAL SCORE: University of Dubuque 76, Aurora University 70
LOCATION: Stoltz Sports Center - Dubuque, Iowa
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-2 overall, University of Dubuque 4-0 overall


- Three quick baskets from Dwayne Jervier Jr gave AU an early lead less than four minutes into the game.
- AU took their largest lead with just under two minutes left in the first half. A Josh Holmes jumper put AU in front 32-25.
- AU shot over 50% from the field in the first half while holding Dubuque to 37%. AU took a 35-33 lead into the halftime break.
- A pair of baskets from Noah Butler put AU back in front at the 13:32 mark after Dubuque had gotten ahead for the first time in the second half.
- AU trailed by as much as nine with just two and a half minutes to go, but back to back three-pointers from Trey Jenkins gave AU life.
- After a Dubuque basket, AU got back within one possession with 21 seconds remaining. Jervier Jr finished at the rim off a dish from Osborne who led AU with five assists.
- An all around effort from Osborne also saw him collect three steals defensively.
- Butler finished with 16 points on an efficient 7-10 shooting afternoon.
- The Spartans bench outscored Dubuque's 26-14.
- The game would end 76-70 Dubuque.
 

Points: Noah Butler (17), Trey Jenkins (13), and Dwayne Jervier Jr (12)
Assists: Michael Osborne (5)
Rebounds: Michael Osborne (9) and Noah Butler (5)
Steals: Michael Osborne (3) and Josh Holmes (2)


Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Sunday, November 19 when they travel to the University of Illinois-Chicago for an exhibition match-up with the Flames. Opening tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.