Aurora University Athletics in conjunction with BSN Sports proudly announces the recipients of the BSN Spartan Athletes of the Week award. The honors are earned based on the student-athletes performances on their respective playing surface the previous week.

This week's honors go to AU student-athletes, junior Braedon Hellinger and junior Riley Doggett of women's basketball.

Braedon Hellinger, football - 
Hellinger earned the honor after he was the MVP of the SmileyCookie.com LakeFront Bowl as he collected two blocked punts, both which resulted in teammates immediately scoring a touchdown and also had an interception from his linebacker position. AU won the LakeFront Bowl over Illinois College 49-14.

Riley Doggett, women's basketball - 
Doggett earned the honor after she had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in AU's 62-59 loss to Colorado College. She added four steals and two assists in the contest.