Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball NCAA Bound

AURORA, Ill. February 25, 2007 - The Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball team, currently ranked 15th in the latest D3hoops.com poll with a 25-2 overall record received word Sunday night from the 2006-2007 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball selection committee that they have been selected as one of four Pool B teams for the upcoming national tournament.

AU will find out on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. the time, location and opponent they will face in the tournament.

The Spartans are led by junior forward Larry Welton (20.1 points and 6.6 rebounds) and senior guard Darrick Leonard (15.5 points and 5.7 assists).

AU captured the 2006-2007 Northern Athletics Conference regular season and conference tournament championships while setting a school record for wins in a season with 25.