The Aurora University men's basketball team extended their win streak with a tough road battle at Lakeland University on Saturday. Despite leading for 37:50 of the 40 minute game, the Spartans had their hands full with the host Muskies in a 90-83 victory.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 90, Lakeland University 83
LOCATION: Plymouth, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 15-3 overall and 10-1 in the NACC; Lakeland University 6-12 overall and 4-7 in the NACC


- A basket from Devon Richardson just under three minutes into the game gave AU their final lead of the game.
- The Spartans led by as many as 12 in the first-half before taking an 11 point lead (48-37) to half.
- Seven three's from the visitors kept the Spartans from really opening up the contest.
- AU went 19-of-32 from the field in the half while out-rebounding Lakeland 20-10.
- After a Mekhi Doby layup gave AU a 57-46 lead, Lakeland chipped away.
- The Spartans fought off Lakeland runs that got within four a couple times but they rebounded to push the lead back the double digits
- A three from Zerrick Johnson put AU up 12 with just under six minutes left in the game.
- The pesky fish kept swimming and again got within four at 83-79 with two minutes left.
- AU went five-of-seven from the free throw line down the stretch to hold off Lakeland and win 90-83.

 
Points: Juan Madrigal (24), Devon Richardson (18), Cullen Rauls (16), Mekhi Doby (12) and Jeffery Hillmer (10)
Assists: Mekhi Doby (4)
Rebounds: Devon Richardson (11)
Steals: Cullen Rauls (3)
Blocks: Jeffery Hillmer and Mekhi Doby (2)


Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 when they travel to Dominican University. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, Illinois.