The Aurora University men's basketball team celebrated AU Faculty-Staff Apprecation and BSU Black History Month with a Wednesday matinee with the Regents of Rockford University. A double-double from Devon Richardson of 34 points and 18 rebounds led the way as AU was victorious 84-70.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 84, Rockford University 70
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois - Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS: Aurora University 19-3 overall and 14-1 in the NACC; Wisconsin Lutheran College 5-15 overall and 3-10 in the NACC


- AU never trailed in the game, jumping out quickly to a 17-4 lead.
- The lead hovered in the 13-point range for the rest of the first-half before a late run sent the Spartans to halftime up 16 (41-25).
- Devon Richardson had a double-double in the first-half with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
- A quick 4-0 AU run opened the second-half but Rockford started draining three's and pulled back to down 11.
- Defensive pressure for AU ignited a 13-2 run and gave the Spartans the games largest lead at 25 (77-52) with 6:37 left.
- AU would hold on and defeat the Regents 84-70.
 
 
Points: Devon Richardson (34), Juan Madrigal (12) and Mekhi Doby (10)
Assists: Jeffery Hillmer, Cullen Rauls, Devon Richardson and mekhi Doby (3)
Rebounds: Devon Richardson (18)
Steals: Jeffery Hillmer (3)
Blocks: Devon Richardson (3)


Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 14, 2026 when they host St. Norbert College. Tip-off is set for 3:15 p.m. In Thornton Gymnasium.