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 Devon Richardson and freshman Payton Dykstra of women's hockey.

Devon Richardson, men's basketball - 
Richardson earned the honor after he led Aurora to an 83-80 road win over Asbury, collecting a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. He went 10-of-13 from the field in the game while pulling down nine offensive and nine defensive rebounds. He also blocked three shots and had two steals.

Payton Dykstra, women's hockey - 
Dykstra earned the honor after she led Aurora to a 2-0 weekend and the championship title of the Dubuque Mississippi Matchup. She had two goals and an assist as Aurora defeated Beloit 2-0 and Dubuque 4-1. She had an assist in the 2-0 win over Beloit and then added two goals in the championship game victory over Dubuque. The points and first goal of the game with Dubuque were the first of her collegiate career.