The Aurora University Spartans men's wrestling team traveled to Millikin University for the second CCIW dual of the season. The Spartans battled with the Big Blue, falling in a close dual 23-17.


FINAL SCORE: Millikin University 23, Aurora University 17
LOCATION: Decatur, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-0 overall and 1-0 CCIW
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- AU fell behind 11-0 after the first two matches of the night.
- Jake Penzato (141) and Austin Abitua (149) both scored major decisions and AU trailed 11-8.
- Millikin would score nine points in the next two matches and led AU 20-8.
- Christian Komitas won a 10-9 decision at 174 to bring the Spartans to down 20-11 with three matches to go.
- At 184, Alton Mullinax fell in a close 7-6 decision which gave Millikin a 23-11 lead.
- Angel Jaimes (197) and Elijah Osit (285) each won decisions for the Spartans.
- AU would fall 23-17 in the dual.
- Two exhibition matches happened after the dual with Spartans Diego Sanchez winning by a fall at 184 and Cam'Ron Harper winning a decision at 285.


Next action for the Spartan men's wrestling team comes on Saturday, December 9, 2023 when they travel to the North Central College Invite in Naperville, Illinois. First matches are set to begin at 9:00 a.m.