Kane County Reporter

The Aurora University women's basketball team returned to Thornton Gymnasium to continue their winning ways Wednesday night. The Spartans hosted the Cougars of Concordia University Chicago and were victorious 76-66 to extend their win streak to nine games.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 76, Concordia University Chicago 66LOCATION: Thornton Gymnasium - Aurora, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 14-2 overall and 8-1 in the NACC ; Concordia University Chicago 8-7 overall and 7-3 in the NACC

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans got off to a fast start and led 13-0 four minutes into the first quarter.- The visitors responded with a 12-3 run, but the Spartans held onto a 19-12 lead going into the second quarter.
-To start the second, the Cougars brought themselves within two, but a layup by Jaylah Mays and three pointer by Kamryn Bullock got the Spartan offense going. 
- AU went on a 15-2 run to extend their lead 39-22 with less than two minutes remaining on the clock. 
- With five seconds left before the half, Kamryn Bullock hit a three and AU led 44-29.
- During the third period, the Spartans maintained their lead and continued to out shoot the Cougars, heading into the fourth quarter 56-46. 
- The Cougars started to chip away early in the fourth going on a 4-0 run.
- Macy Kocen scored nine point in the fourth as AU led 70-57 with 2:58 remaining in the half.
- The Spartans led comfortable for the rest of the quarter as they tamed the Cougars, winning 76-66.

SPARTAN LEADERS
Points: Macy Kocen (17), Sam Barrett (11) and Gabby Moore (10)Assists: Gabrielle Wolff (5) 
Rebounds: Selena Vargas (14)
Steals: Crystal Rios (2)

UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday January 21 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Opening tip-off is slated for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

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