AURORA, Ill. - The Rockford University women's basketball team (2-9, 0-8 NACC) lost 97-38 to Aurora University (9-2, 6-1 NACC). The Regents struggled to gain ground against the Spartans. Linzy Keller was the leading scorer for Rockford with 13 points going 7-15 from the free-throw line and 3-10 from the field. Sammi Russell had 7 points coming off the bench. Emily Cox added 6 points and Jazsmin Blue led the team with a commanding 10 rebounds. 

• Rockford took an early 3-2 lead with a made layup from Katlyn Fiorucci.
• Aurora took over jumping out to a 21-4 point lead with 2:11 left in the first quarter.
• The first quarter ended with the Spartans up 28-4.
• The second quarter started with a made free-throw by Emily Cox. The Regents trailed 28-5.
• Rockford went on to score four more times in the second quarter. Sammi Russell contributed with a layup and a jumper, while Emily Cox added a layup and Linzy Keller hit a free-throw.
• The Regents went into the second half with Aurora leading 48-12.
• The third quarter was better for the Regents with seven scoring opportunities. However, the Spartans lead was too much as it increased to 76-26 by the end of the third quarter.
• Courtney Sutherland hit the Regents only 3-pointer with 9:37 left in the game. Rockford trailed 79-29.
• Sammi Russell and Linzy Keller both had layups in the fourth quarter to try and limit the damage. But the deficit was too much with the Regents losing 97-38.

• Linzy Keller recorded 13 points, 3 rebounds, and an assist.
• Sammi Russell had 7 points and a rebound.
• Emily Cox finished with 6 points, 3 assists, and a rebound.
• Jazsmin Blue tallied 10 rebounds, 2 points, and a steal.

The RU women's basketball team returns to the court on Tuesday, January 14 at Benedictine University. Tip-off is set for 7 PM.