Aurora University football dropped a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference road contest to St. Norbert College in heart breaking fashion, falling 10-3. AU led 3-0 until 1:01 left in the game when SNC tied the contest and then 33 seconds later a pick six for the hosts proved to late to overcome.
FINAL SCORE: St. Norbert College 10, Aurora University 3
LOCATION: De Pere, Wisconsin
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-4 overall and 3-2 NACC
GAME TIME: 3:01
ATTENDANCE: 691
- The first quarter saw AU and SNC both punt twice and have a turnover on downs as the score remained 0-0.
- After the teams continued to trade punts in the second quarter.
- Late in the second, AU finally struck with
Brett Money converting a 43-yard field goal and AU led 3-0
- Spartan
Conor Mitchell intercepted a pass on the final play of the first-half to send the teams to halftime with AU leading 3-0.
- The Spartan defense continued to hold strong in the third quarter, forcing two more punts and
Mason Hulbert intercepting a pass.
- SNC managed to grind out a long drive in the fourth but a field goal to tie the game was blocked and AU still led 3-0.
- AU still led 3-0 with 3:34 remaining in the game with the Spartans turning over on downs at midfield.
- SNC would convert a field goal to tie the game with 1:01 remaining.
- On the third play of the ensuing drive, SNC intercepted a Spartan pass at midfield and the defensive back dashed 50-yards into the end zone for a 10-3 SNC lead.
- Time would run out on the Spartans in their attempt to tie the game in the final seconds and AU fell 10-3.
- The AU defense held SNC to 271 total yards on the day.
Rushing:
- Carries: Demarion Williams (10)
- Yards: Demarion Williams (35)
Passing:
- Braden Siri (12-of-25 for 175 yards and two interceptions)
- Jackson Alcorn (5-of-16 for 103 yards)
Receiving:
- Catches: AJ Highsmith (5)
- Yards: Jalen Davis (90)
Defense:
- Tackles: Braeden Hellinger (8)
- Sacks: JP Chaney (1.0)
- Interceptions: Mason Hulbert and
Conor Mitchell (1)
- Forced Fumble: JP Chaney (1)
Special Teams:
- Field Goal: Brett Money (1-of-2; good from 43-yards)
Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 31 when they host Lakeland University. Opening kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. At Spartan Athletic Park.
