A strong second-half shooting performance fueled a come from behind win for the Aurora University women's basketball team on Wednesday night at Milwaukee School of Engineering. AU would defeat MSOE 67-61.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 67, Milwaukee School of Engineering 61
LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 17-3 overall and 11-2 in the NACC ; Milwaukee School of Engineering.4-16 overall and 3-10 in the NACC


- The Spartans had a slow start from the field in the first quarter but were able to keep the game within striking distance, trailing 18-14 after one.
- AU cut the deficit to one on two occasions in the second on a three from Sam Barrett and basket from Eliot Dojutrek.
- The Spartans trailed going to halftime, 32-26.
- Early in the third, Macy Kocen drained back to back threes and tied the game 34-34.
- AU led for the first time in the game with 4:32 to play after a three from Gabrielle Wolff.
- A 7-2 run from MSOE finished the third and AU trailed 46-42.
- Down three with 5:18 left in the fourth, AU called a timeout down three at 54-51.
- Coming out of the timeout, Crystal Rios drained a three to tie the game and start a 12-2 Spartan run.
- Rios scored five points with four from Sam Barrett and a three from Macy Kocen in the run.
- With 2:14 to go, AU led by seven, 63-56.
- The Spartans went five-of-six from the free throw line down the stretch to seal the win, 67-61.


Points: Crystal Rios (18), Sam Barret and Macy Koen (11)
Assists: Sam Barrett (5) 
Rebounds: Selena Vargas (10)
Steals: Macy Kocen (3)
 

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 4 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Opening tip-off is slated for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.