The Aurora University men's basketball team scored 50 second-half points to extend a close halftime lead and out-shine the Dominican University Stars 83-61.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 83, Dominican University 61
LOCATION: River Forest, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 16-3 overall and 11-1 in the NACC; Dominican University 1-17 overall and 1-10 in the NACC


- A slow start was on tap for the Spartan offense with the score tied 17-17 with nine minutes left in the first-half.
- Devon Richardson gave the Spartans their final lead of the game on a three-point play on the lay-up and one.
- Spartan Zerrick Johnson was clutch in the final moments of the first-half, giving the Spartans their largest lead at six on two occasions.
- AU led 33-28 going to halftime.
- The Spartans came out firing in the second-half, shooting 12-of-20 to start the half and finishing 20-of-30 from the field.
- Once the AU lead got into double figures, the Spartans maintained the lead and went on to win by 22, 83-61.

 
Points: Juan Madrigal (25), Cullen Rauls (16), Devon Richardson (14), Zerrick Johnson (11) and Jeffery Hillmer (10)
Assists: Mekhi Doby (5)
Rebounds: Devon Richardson (16) and Juan Madrigal (10)
Steals: Juan Madrigal (2)
Blocks: Devon Richardson (2)


Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 31, 2026 when they host Marian University. Tip-off is set for 3:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.