An over flowing crowd at Spartan Athletic Park saw the No. 22 Aurora University Spartans host the No. 15 University of Wisconsin Platteville on Saturday afternoon. A crowd of over 2,000 would see the Spartans fall to the Pioneers 41-0.


FINAL SCORE: #15 UW-Platteville 41, #22 Aurora University 0
LOCATION: Spartan Athletic Park - Montgomery, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 0-1
GAME TIME: 2:27
ATTENDANCE: 2,076


- Both teams punted to start the game with the Spartans setting up for their second drive at their own 11 yard line.
- UWP intercepted a Tyler Adkins pass on third down and returned 10-yards for a touchdown.
- AU responded with a 72-yards in five plays to set up a first and goal from the UWP one.
- Adkins threw for 70 yards with 43 coming to Lucious Dones.
- After a six yard run to the one, Adkins was forced to come out of the game for a play and during that play the Spartans would fumble with UWP recovering.
- A couple plays later UWP running back dashed 75-yards for a score and AU trailed 14-0.
- AU appeared to be driving on their next possession but another turnover, this time an interception led to UWP scoring again and led the Spartans 21-0 after one quarter.
- UWP would add a pair of scores in the second quarter and AU trailed 34-0 going to halftime.
- The final score of the contest came in the third quarter with UWP again taking advantage of an AU turnover.
- AU would fall to Platteville 41-0.


Rushing:
 - Carries: Tyler Adkins (14)
 - Yards: TJ Ramsey (8)
Passing:
- Tyler Adkins (24-44-4 for 320 yards)
Receiving:
 - Catches: Trey Urwiler (9) and Connor Bright (5)
 - Yards: Trey Urwiler (162)
Defense:
- Tackles: Andrew Nordland (8)
- Fumble Recovery: Brayden Ford (1)
 

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 13 when they travel to Mount St. Joseph University. Kick-off is slated for 1:00 p.m. (est) / 12:00 p.m. (cst) in Cinncinnati, Ohio.