The Aurora University women's basketball team traveled north into the frozen tundra to take on the Muskies of Lakeland University. The Spartans battled foul trouble and the hosts to come out on top 81-68. The Spartans opened up a sizable lead at halftime and hung on through the foul trouble in the second-half for the win.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 81, Lakeland University 68
LOCATION: Plymouth, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 15-3 overall and 9-2 in the NACC; Lakeland University 7-11 overall and 4-6 NACC


- Trailing 7-4 early in the first, the Spartans burst out on a 15-0 run to lead 19-7.
- The Spartans continued on and finished the first on a 19-4 run and led 23-12.
- AU got 14 points off the bench led by eight from Aurora Eklund.
- The Spartans caused 10 turnovers in the second quarter and built the lead into the 20's.
- Heading to halftime, AU led by 22 at 46-24.
- Early in the third the Spartans held the games largest lead of 27 (52-25).
- A short time later in a under 20 second span, three fouls were called on AU forcing multiple Spartans to the bench.
- AU fought off Lakeland and still led by 18 after three quarters.
- The Spartans lead would not get lower than double-digits as multiple Spartans were fouled out.
- AU was victorious 81-68 behind 23 points from Krystyna Manzanarez and 36 points off the bench led by 17 from Elizabeth Griswold and 15 from Aurora Eklund.


Points: Krystyna Manzanarez (23), Elizabeth Griswold (17), Aurora Eklund (15) and Jennifer Heinberg (10)
Assists: Riley Doggett and Kylie Fischbach (3)
Rebounds: Elizabeth Griswold (9)
Steals: Krystyna Manzanarez (6)
 

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 when they host Dominican Univeristy. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.