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Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Wisconsin Lutheran College Apr. 16, 2009 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Game One
Score by Innings----------------- R H E
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Aurora..................... 000 002 7 - 9 13 1
Wisconsin Lutheran.. 100 000 0 - 1 4 4
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Top Spartan Performers
Anna Snyder improved her record to 12-2 on the season, pitching the complete game, allowing four hits, one run and struck out 15.
Briana Martin was two for four with two home runs, four runs batted in and two runs scored.
Gabby Smith was two for four with two doubles, three runs batted in and one run scored.
Jessica Scott was three for four with one run scored.

Game Two
Score by Innings--------------- R H E
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Aurora..................... 300 124 - 10 14 1
Wisconsin Lutheran.. 000 200 - 2 7 1
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Top Spartans Performers
Lindsay Decker improved her record to 6-0, pitching five innings, allowing two runs, six hits and struck out five.
Kayla Westemeier was three for four with three doubles and four runs batted in.
Jessica Scott was three for four with three runs scored.
Caitlyn Clay was two for four with two runs scored and one run batted in.
Nikki Veen was two for four with a double, one run scored and one run batted in.
Maggie Cooper was two for four with one run scored and one run batted in.

Record:
Aurora University 20-3; 13-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Friday, April 17, 2009 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Feb. 14, 2009 AU: 77 DU: 56
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 14, 2009 at home against Dominican University.

Aurora University 77
Dominican University 56

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field and six rebounds.
Kim Voiles had 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field and five rebounds.
Jessica Mason had 13 points and seven rebounds.
Meagan Re had nine assists, seven points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 16-8; 13-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 21, 2009 when they play in the Northern Athletics Conference Challenge game. Opponent, game time and location will be announced during the week.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Feb. 12, 2009 WLC: 65 AU: 62 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Wisconsin Lutheran College 65
Aurora University 62 (overtime)

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and nine rebounds.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Ashley Daniels had 12 points.

Record:
Aurora University 15-8; 12-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 14, 2009 when they host Dominican University on senior day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University - Chicago Feb. 11, 2009 AU: 79 CUC: 78
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 79
Concordia University Chicago 78

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had a game-high 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field and the game tying and winning free throw with eight seconds remaining in the contest.
Shane Roland had 17 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field and seven rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 15 points and five rebounds.
Skyler Ormsbee had 13 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field and nine rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 11-11; 9-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 14, 2009 when they host Dominican University on senior day. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University Chicago Feb. 10, 2009 AU: 73 CUC: 55
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from February 10, 2009 at home against Concordia University Chicago on Pink Zone Night.

Aurora University 73
Concordia University Chicago 55

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Mason had a game-high 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and five assists.
Michelle Perry had 16 points on seven-of-nine shooting from the field and seven rebounds.
Ashley Daniels had 11 points and four assists.
Meagan Re rounded out the scoring with nine points and four assists.

Record:
Aurora University 15-7; 12-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 12, 2009 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Feb. 4, 2009 AU: 69 AC: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Alverno College.

Aurora University 69
Alverno College 54

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had a game-high 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field, fix-of-nine from three-point range and seven rebounds.
Kim Voiles had 14 points and seven rebounds.
Michelle Perry had 13 points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 14-7; 11-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 when they host Concordia University Chicago on Pink Zone Night. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Feb. 3, 2009 AU: 78 MSOE: 64
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Aurora University 78
Milwaukee School of Engineering 64

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had 21 points, four assists and four steals.
Chad Trudo had 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field.
Lance Robinson had 10 points, seven rebounds and six steals.
Chris Lee had eight points (on four-of-four shooting from the field) and six rebounds off the AU bench.

Record:
Aurora University 10-11; 8-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Benedictine University Jan. 27, 2009 BU: 86 AU: 82 OT
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at home against Benedictine University.

Benedictine University 86
Aurora University 82 (overtime)

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had a team-high 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field and five assists.
Michelle Perry had 17 points and five rebounds.
Kim Voiles had 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Ashley Daniels had 14 points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 11-7; 8-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 29, 2009 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track University of Whitewater Invitational Jan. 24, 2009 10th of 12 teams
Aurora University Spartan Women's Indoor Track and Field Results from Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Invitational.

AU finished 10th in the 12 team meet with a score of 15.

Top Spartan Performers
Elissa Decker finished fifth in the weight throw with a throw of 13.4 meters (43' 11.75").
Brittany Paller finished fifth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:35.37.
Lisa Guzman finished seventh in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:37.03.
Kristen Renninger finished seventh in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 11:36.38.
Erin Blackburn finished eighth in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 10.89.
Megan Cinto finished ninth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:38.14.

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Saturday, January 31, 2009 when they travel to the Illinois Wesleyan University Titan Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. in Bloomington, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track University of Whitewater Invitational Jan. 24, 2009 7th of 12 teams
Aurora University Spartan Men's Indoor Track and Field Results from Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Invitational.

AU finished seventh in the 12 team meet with a score of 32.5.

Top Spartan Performers
Tom Sroka finished second in the shot put with a throw of 15.31 meters (50' 2.75") and third in the weight throw with a school record throw of 15.86 meters (52' 0.5").
Evan Hackbarth finished third in the 55 meter hurdles with a school record time of 8.00 and he finished fourth in the high jump with a jump of 1.77 meters (5' 9.75").
Adrian Kibiersza finished third in the shot put with a throw of 15.30 meters (50' 2.5") and 10th in the weight throw with a throw of 13.76 meters (45' 1.75").

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Saturday, January 31, 2009 when they travel to the Illinois Wesleyan University Titan Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. in Bloomington, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 24, 2009 AU: 72
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 24, 2009 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 72
Rockford College 68

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had a game-high 29 points.
Shane Roland had 15 points and eight rebounds.
Chris Lee had eight points on four-of-five shooting from the field.
Lance Robinson had six points on three-of-three shooting and seven rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 9-9; 7-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 24, 2009 AU: 82 RC: 64
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 24, 2009 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 82
Rockford College 64

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a double-double with a team-high 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
Jessica Mason had 13 points, six rebounds and four steals.
Meagan Re had 13 points on three-of-five shooting from three-point range.
Michelle Perry had 10 points on four-of-eight shooting from the field.

Record:
Aurora University 11-6; 8-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Benedictine University Jan. 22, 2009 BU: 83 AU: 76
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, January 22, 2009 at home against Benedictine University.

Benedictine University 83
Aurora University 76

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had a game-high 30 points on 12-of-24 shooting from the field.
Lance Robinson had 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Shane Roland had 13 points and three assists.
Skyler Ormsbee had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Dusty Magee rounded out the AU scoring with seven points, four steals and four rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 8-9; 6-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 24, 2009 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Jan. 21, 2009 DU: 87 AU: 77
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Dominican University.

Dominican University 87
Aurora University 77

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had 20 points and four rebounds.
Michelle Perry had 14 points and nine rebounds.
Jessica Mason had 14 points and four assists.
Mara Spagnoli had 11 points on three-of-five shooting from three-point range.

Record:
Aurora University 10-6; 7-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 24, 2009 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University Chicago Jan. 20, 2009 AU: 90 CUC: 77
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at home against Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 90
Concordia University Chicago 77

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had a game-high 27 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field and five-of-nine from three-point range.
Skyler Ormsbee had 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and nine rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 14 points and four rebounds.
Shane Roland had 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Record:
Aurora University 8-8; 6-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 22, 2009 when they host the rival Eagles of Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Jan. 17, 2009 AU: 89 LC: 68
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Lakeland College.

Aurora University 89
Lakeland College 68

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had a game-high 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field.
Shane Roland had 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Dusty Magee had 15 points and three assists.
Skyler Ormsbee had 14 points on six-of-six shooting from the field and five rebounds.
Lance Robinson had 10 points on five-of-nine shooting from the field, seven assists and six rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 7-8; 5-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 when they host Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Lak Jan. 17, 2009 AU: 63 LC: 60
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Lakeland College.

Aurora University 63
Lakeland College 60

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a game-high 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field and eight rebounds.
Meagan Re had 21 points on eight-of-eight shooting from the free-throw line.
Michelle Perry had eight points and six rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 10-5; 7-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Jan. 13, 2009 AU: 68 WLC: 56
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 68
Wisconsin Lutheran College 56

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Mason had a game-high 19 points.
Kim Voiles had 16 points and seven rebounds.
Ashley Daniels had 14 points.
Meagan Re had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Record:
Aurora University 9-5; 6-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 17, 2009 when they travel to Lakeland College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Jan. 10, 2009 AU: 91 MBBC: 62
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 10, 2009 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 91
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 62

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had 18 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field.
Shane Roland had 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Dusty Magee had 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field.
Brandon Scott had 10 points on five-of-five shooting from the field.
Skyler Ormsbee had 10 points and five rebounds.
Lance Robinson had 14 rebounds and eight assists.

Record:
Aurora University 6-7; 4-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Jan. 10, 2009 AU: 79 MBBC: 66
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 10, 2009 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 79
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 66

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had 24 points and nine rebounds.
Jessica Mason had 16 points and five steals.
Meagan Re had 11 points, five assists, five rebounds and five steals.
Michelle Perry had 10 points on five-of-five shooting from the field and eight rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 8-5; 5-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Benedictine University Jan. 6, 2009 AU: 90 BU: 65
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Benedictine University.

Aurora University 90
Benedictine University 65

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a double-double with a game-high 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting from the field and 13 rebounds.
Mara Spagnoli had 15 points on three-of-three shooting from three-point range.
Jessica Mason had 13 points on four-of-six shooting from the field and five rebounds.
Meagan Re had 10 points, six assists and four steals.

Record:
Aurora University 6-5; 3-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 8, 2009 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Phoenix Cactus Jam - Cazenovia College Dec. 30, 2008 AU: 90 CC: 78
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tueday, December 30, 2008 in the Phoenix Catus Jam against Cazenovia College.

Aurora University 90
Cazenovia College 78

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland had a team-high 27 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field and seven rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and entered the AU Men's Basketball 1,000 point club and currently has 1,018 points on his career.
Skyler Ormsbee had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Dusty Magee had 11 points and four assists.

Record:
Aurora University 5-7; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 10, 2009 when host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Dec. 10, 2008 AU: 84 MSOE: 80 OT
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at home against Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Aurora University 84
Milwaukee School of Engineering 80 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland had a team-high 25 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field and eight rebounds.
Skyler Ormsbee had 14 points on seven-of-eight shooting from the field and seven rebounds.
Dusty Magee had 14 points.
Chad Trudo had 13 points and seven rebounds.
Lance Robinson had eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Record:
Aurora University 4-4; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University Wisconsin. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Dec. 9, 2008 AU: 78 AC: 65
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at home against Alverno College.

Aurora University 78
Alverno College 65

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a double-double with a game high 22 points and 14 rebounds.
Michelle Perry had 16 points and nine rebounds.
Meagan Re had 12 points, five steals and four assists.
Mara Spagnoli had 10 points on four-of-six shooting from the field.
Ashley Daniels had seven assists and six points.

Record:
Aurora University 4-4; 2-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University Wisconsin. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Edgewood College Dec. 6, 2008 AU: 103 EC: 87
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 6, 2008 at home against Edgewood College.

Aurora University 103
Edgewood College 87

Top Spartan Performers
AU had six players score in double figures on the night.
Chad Trudo had a game-high 30 points on 16-of-16 from the free-throw line, five steals and four rebounds.
Shane Roland had 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, four rebounds and three steals.
Skyler Ormsbee had 12 points on six-of-six shooting from the field.
Lance Robinson had 12 assists and nine rebounds.
Chris Lee had 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
Kari Coleman had 11 points on three-of-five shooting from the field off the bench.
Kevin Vandenberg had 10 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field off the bench.

Record:
Aurora University 3-4; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Edgewood College Dec. 6, 2008 EC: 89 AU: 86 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 6, 2008 at home against Edgewood College.

Edgewood College 89
Aurora University 86 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Mason had a double-double with 21 point and 11 rebounds.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds
Ashley Daniels had 16 points seven assists and four steals.
Mara Spagnoli had 13 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field off the AU bench.

Record:
Aurora University 3-4; 1-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 when they host Alverno College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Dec. 2, 2008 AU: 106 WLC: 91
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 106
Wisconsin Lutheran College 91

Top Spartan Performers
All eight Spartans scored in the contest.
Chad Trudo had a career high 32 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, five-of-eight from three-point range and six rebounds.
Skyler Ormsbee had a double-double with 18 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field and 14 rebounds
Shane Roland had 15 points, nine rebounds, five steals and three assists.
Dusty Magee had 15 points and three assists.
Lance Robinson had eight points, 11 assists, six rebounds and two steals.
AU shot 55.7 percent for the game (39-of-70) from the field.

Record:
Aurora University 2-4; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 6, 2008 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Miami-Middletown Nov. 29, 2008 AU: 84 MM: 73
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Anderson University Tournament against Miami University Middletown.

Aurora University 84
Miami-Middletown 73

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field and five-of-six from three-point range.
Trudo was named to the All-Tournament team.
Dusty Magee had 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field and four-of-eight from three-point range.
Chris Lee had 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and nine rebounds off the Spartan bench.

Record:
Aurora University 1-4

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College in Northern Athletics Conference action. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Elmhurst College Nov. 28, 2008 EC: 83 AU: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Friday, November 28, 2008 against Elmhurst College.

Elmhurst College 83
Aurora University 54

Top Spartan Performers
Ashley Daniels had nine points and four assists.
Kim Voiles had eight points and six rebounds.
Michelle Perry had eight points and four steals.

Record:
Aurora University 1-3

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 29, 2008 when they travel to North Central College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Naperville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball No. 1 Washington University Nov. 28, 2008 WU: 97 AU: 89 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Anderson University Tournament against No. 1 Washington University St. Louis.

No. 1 Washington University 97
Aurora University 89 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland had a game-high 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field and eight rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field and three-of-four from three-point range.
Dusty Magee had 18 points.
Skyler Ormsbee had 11 points.

Record:
Aurora University 0-4

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 29, 2008 when they play in the consolation game in the Anderson University Tournament. AU will take on Anderson University or Miami-Middletown at 1:00 p.m. (est) in Anderson, IN.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Monmouth College Nov. 22, 2008 MC: 42 AU: 13
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 22, 2008 in the 2008 NCAA Division III Football Championship at Monmouth College.

Monmouth College 42
Aurora University 13

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Meyer tied the AU single season record for interceptions with his 10th. He added six tackles.
Cory Cowan had nine catches for 78 yards and one touchdown.
Nate Peterson was 26-of-44 for 207 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Record:
Aurora University 9-2; 7-0 NAC

AU finishes the season as the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Football Champions.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Elmhurst College Nov. 18, 2008 EC: 79 AU: 65
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Elmhurst College.

#17 Elmhurst College 79
Aurora University 65

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland had a game-high 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field.
Chad Trudo had 14 points.
Dusty Magee had 11 points on three-of-five shooting from three-point range.

Record:
Aurora University 0-2

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 when they travel to North Central College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Naperville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Carthage College Nov. 17, 2008 CC: 55 AU: 49
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Monday, November 17, 2008 at home against Carthage College.

Carthage College 55
Aurora University 49

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Mason had a team-high 16 points on six-of-nine shooting from the field and five rebounds.
Meagan Re had 12 points and four steals.
Kim Voiles had eight points and eight rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 0-1

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Friday, November 21, 2008 when they travel to the Kalamazoo College Tournament. AU will take on Kalamazoo at 7:00 p.m. (est) in Kalamazoo, MI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football NCAA Division III Football Championship Opponent Announcement Nov. 16, 2008 see below
Spartan Football NCAA Playoff Opponent Announced

The Aurora University Spartan Football team, winner's of the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference football championship and NCAA Division III Football Championship bid will travel to Monmouth College.

The Spartans (9-1, 7-0 NAC) will take on the Fighting Scots (10-0, 9-0 MWC) on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Game time is set for Noon in Monmouth, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Millikin University Nov. 15, 2008 MU: 67 AU: 61
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 15, 2008 at home against Millikin University.

Millikin University 67
Aurora University 61

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland had 14 points and seven rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 14 points and four rebounds.
Skyler Ormsbee had 13 points and nine rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 0-1

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 when they travel to Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Elmhurst, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Lakeland College Nov. 15, 2008 AU: 24 LC: 6
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 15, 2008 against Lakeland College on Vago Field.

Aurora University 24
Lakeland College 6

AU wins the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference Championship and NCAA bid to the 2008 NCAA Division III Football Championships.

Top Spartan Performers
AU held Lakeland to 183 yards of offense, including just 41 yards rushing.
Nate Peterson was 10-of-22 passing for 126 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. With the three touchdowns passing, he sets the AU single season record for touchdown passes.
Cory Cowan had four catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
Jeff Fellers had 21 rushes for 102 yards.
Dan Heinz had 14 rushes for 73 yards.
Matt Meyer had five tackles, two interceptions and two pass break-ups.
Pat Funk had seven tackles and one and one-half sacks.

Record:
Aurora University 9-1; 7-0 NAC

AU will advance to the NCAA Division III Championship with the announcement coming on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Concordia University Chicago Nov. 8, 2008 AU: 63 CUC: 6
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 63
Concordia University Chicago 6

Top Spartan Performers
AU had 80 plays for 585 yards (7.3 yards per play) of offense including 433 yards rushing on 58 carries (7.5 yards per carry).
The AU defense allowed 147 yards of total offense (2.8 yards per play), just 46 yards rushing (2.3 yards per rush) and forced six turnovers (four interceptions and two fumbles).
Jeff Fellers had 14 rushes for 152 yards and two touchdowns.
Michael Woodard had 12 rushes for 103 yards and one touchdown and two catches for 26 yards and one touchdown.
Brandon Trujillo had 13 rushes for 85 yards and one touchdown.
Nate Peterson had three rushes for 24 yards and two touchdowns. Passing he was 5-of-13 for 79 yards.
Spenser Adams was five-of-nine passing for 73 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Chris Jackowiak had four tackles and one interception.

Record:
Aurora University 8-1; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 15, 2008 when the Spartans host Lakeland College on senior day. Game time is set for noon on Vago Field. The AU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be collecting donations, canned goods and non-perishable items for the 2008 NAC food drive.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer NAC Championship - Edgewood College Nov. 8, 2008 EC: 1 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship at Vago Field.

Edgewood College 1
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 16-6; 11-1 NAC

The Spartans will now wait word from the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer selection committee on a possible bid to the NCAA tournament. The field will be announced on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer NAC Championship - Dominican University Nov. 8, 2008 DU: 4 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship at Dominican University.

Dominican University 4
Aurora University 0

The Spartans conclude the 2008 season with a 14-8-1 overall record and 7-3-1 in the NAC.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer NAC Tournament - Concordia University Wisconsin Nov. 5, 2008 AU: 5 CUW: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-Final against Concordia University Wisconsin on Vago Field.

No. 1 Aurora University 5
No. 4 Concordia University Wisconsin 1

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored two goals and had one assist.
Haley Pschirrer had one goal and one assist.
Sam Dykema scored the game winning goal.
Kendra Sickinger had one goal.
Allison Bailey and Christine Kwilosz each had one assist.

Record:
Aurora University 16-5; 11-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, November 8, 2008, when they host the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship game. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on Vago Field against the winner of this evenings NAC semi-final between Dominican University and Edgewood College.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Concordia University Wisconsin - NAC Tournament Nov. 4, 2008 AU: 1 CUW: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-final at Concordia University Wisconsin.

#3 Aurora University 1
#2 Concordia University Wisconsin 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jim Kelly scored the game winning goal off an assist from Chase Corricelli in the second half.
Matt Ness went the distance in goal for the shutout victory, his third of the season.

Record:
Aurora University 14-7-1; 7-3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, November 8, 2008 when they travel to Dominican University for the Championship game of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country NAC Championships Nov. 1, 2008 AU Finished in First Place
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Northern Athletics Conference Championships hosted by Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI.

AU won the NAC Championship, finishing first out of 11 teams.

Spartan first-year Head Coach Ryan Chapman was named 2008 NAC Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year.

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished third with a time of 23:11.
Megan Cinto finished ninth with a personal record time of 24:32.
Lisa Guzman finished 10th with a personal record time of 24:42.
Monica Rodriguez finished 11th with a personal record time of 24:43.
Kristen Renninger finished 17th with a time of 25:14.
Brittany Pallar finished 21st with a personal record time of 25:35.
Courtney Roberts finished 43rd with a personal record time of 27:21.

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in the NCAA Regional Meet hosted by Augustana College. Meet time is set for noon in Rock Island, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Wisconsin Lutheran College Nov. 1, 2008 AU: 51 WLC: 6
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 1, 2008 against Wisconsin Lutheran College on Vago Field.

Aurora University 51
Wisconsin Lutheran College 6

Top Spartan Performers
Tony Musuraca had four tackles and four interceptions, the four interceptions tie an AU single game record originally set by Brian Fetterolf on September 9, 1989.
Jimmy Fierro had two tackles and two interceptions.
Matt Meyer had five tackles, one interception and two pass break-ups.
Ryne Reder had 14 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
Nate Peterson was 8-of-15 passing for 166 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also had four rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown.
Spenser Adams was four-of-four passing for 91 yards and two touchdowns, he also had one tackles and a fumble recovery on defense.
Jeff Fellers had three catches for 81 yards and a touchdown.
Tim Young had three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Jordan Petersen had two catches for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Ryan Milus had one catch for 46 yards and a touchdown.

Record:
Aurora University 7-1; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 8, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for noon in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lakeland College - NAC Tournament Nov. 1, 2008 AU: 3 LC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the Northern Athletics Conference Men's Soccer Tournament at Vago Field.

No. 3 Aurora University 3
No. 6 Lakeland College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had one goal and one assist.
Jim Kelly had one goal and one assist, his goal was the game winner.
Walden Sterrett had one goal.

Record:
Aurora University 13-7-1; 7-3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 when they play in the semi-final round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. No. 3 AU will take on No. 2 Concordia University Wisconsin. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country NAC Championships Nov. 1, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Northern Athletics Conference Championships hosted by Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI.

AU finished fifth in the nine team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Jake Schlueter finished 20th with a time of 28:06.
Tommy Ferguson finished 24th with a time of 28:19.
Sidney Gutierrez finished 28th with a time of 28:52.
Derrick Paddovich finished 30th with a time of 29:15.
Mark Akins finished 33rd with a time of 29:33.

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in the NCAA Regional Meet hosted by Augustana College. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Rock Island, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Benedictine University Eagle Classic Nov. 1, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Friday (October 31) and Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Benedictine University Eagle Classic.

AU's Jill Smart was named to the All-Tournament team.

Friday Results
North Central College 3
Aurora University 0
(25-19, 26-24, 25-21)

Carroll University 3
Aurora University 0
(25-23, 25-17, 25-18)

Saturday Results
Wheaton College 3
Aurora University 0
(25-21, 25-10, 25-19)

Adrian College 3
Aurora University 1
(23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-15)

Record:
Aurora University 7-23; 6-6 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Monday, November 3, 2008 when they play in the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Volleyball Tournament. The No. 7 Spartans will travel to No. 2 Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Benedictine University Oct. 29, 2008 AU: 9 BU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Benedictine University.

Aurora University 9
Benedictine University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas had one goal and five assists. The five assists is an AU single game record.
Nikki Counsell had two goals including the game winning goal.
Haley Pschirrer had two goals.
Allison Bailey had one goal and one assist.
Kendra Sickinger, Lindsey Horneck and Sam Dykema each had one goal.
Amanda Hertz had one assist.

Record:
Aurora University 15-5; 11-1 NAC

With the AU win and Concordia University Wisconsin tying Edgewood College, AU is the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Women's Soccer Champions. AU will also be the #1 seed and host throughout the upcoming NAC Tournament.

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 when they host the semi-final round of the NAC Women's Soccer Tournament. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. on Vago Field against a team to be determined after the opening round games.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Concordia University Chicago Oct. 28, 2008 AU: 8 CUC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Vago Field against Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 8
Concordia University Chicago 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored three goals and added an assist. With the seven points on the day, he becomes AU's all-time career points leader (126 points) to go along with his 58 career goals also the all-time record holder.
Jim Kelly scored two goals and dished out two assists.
Mike Emma had the game winning goal.
Nick Helmer and Sean McGinnis each had one goal.
Anthony Amedei had two assists.
Justin Pedersen and Clay Trautman had one assist each.

Record:
Aurora University 12-7-1; 7-3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the opening round of the Northern Athletics Conference Men's Soccer Tournament. Game time and location is to be determined.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Rockford College Oct. 25, 2008 AU: 28 RC: 12
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Rockford College.

Aurora University 28
Rockford College 12

Top Spartan Performers
Nate Peterson was 15-of-26 passing for 155 yards and three touchdowns. He had 10 rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown.
Tim Young had three catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Ryne Reder had 27 rushes for 93 yards.
The AU defense held Rockford to 149 total yards of offense on the day.
Dave Gesiakowski had eight tackles, two for loss and one sack.
Mike Budzinski had four tackles, one and one-half for loss and one interception.

Record:
Aurora University 6-1; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 1, 2008 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on Vago Field in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Concordia University Chicago Oct. 21, 2008 AU: 5 CUC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 21, 2008 on Vago Field against Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 5
Concordia University Chicago 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored the game winning goal and added an assist.
Haley Pschirrer scored two goals.
Allison Bailey had a goal and an assist.
Claire Buchanan had one goal.
Kendra Sickinger, Heather Skeen and Lindsey Horneck each had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 14-4; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 25, 2008 when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Concordia University Wisconsin Oct. 18, 2008 AU: 21 CUW: 19
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 18, 2008 at home on Vago Field against Concordia University Wisconsin.

Aurora University 21
Concordia University Wisconsin 19

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 25 rushes for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
Nate Peterson was 6-of-20 passing for 73 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also had 11 rushes for 47 yards.
Matt Meyer had 11 tackles and four pass break-ups.
Reed Sullivan had 11 tackles.
Tony Musuraca had nine tackles, one for loss and one fumble recovery.

Record:
Aurora University 5-1; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 25, 2008 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 19, 2008 AU: 3 LC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Vago Field against Lakeland College.

Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored his 17th goal of the season (55th of his career) and added an assist.
Mike Emma scored the game winning goal.
Matt Ness earned the shutout victory.
Justin Pedersen scored one goal.
Mark Forbing had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 11-6; 6-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 19, 2008 AU: 3 LC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Vago Field against Lakeland College.

Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis improved her record to 13-4 with the shutout victory.
Haley Pschirrer scored the game winning goal.
Kim Knaub and Allison Bailey each had one goal.
Amanda Hertz and Katie Speranske each had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 13-4; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 when they host Concordia University Chicago on Senior Day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on Vago Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Rockford College Oct. 17, 2008 AU: 6 RC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Friday, October 17, 2008 at Rockford College.

Aurora University 6
Rockford College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored two goals. The two goals give him 54 for his career and he is now the AU Men's Soccer All-Time leading goal scorer. He was previously tied with Hernan Campuzano (AU 1997) with 52 as the all-time leader.
Justin Pedersen scored his first goal as a Spartan, it was the game winner.
Anthony Amedei had two goals.
Sean McGinnis had one goal, his first collegiate goal.
Mike Emma added an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 10-6; 5-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Sunday, October 19, 2008 when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. following the women's soccer game and the contest is the men's senior day.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Alverno College Oct. 15, 2008 AU: 9 AC: 0
urora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at home against Alverno College.

Aurora University 9
Alverno College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas tallied a hat trick with three goals.
Haley Pschirrer scored two goals including the game winning goal.
Sam Snyder scored one goal and had one assist.
Kim Knaub, Amanda Hertz, and Claire Buchanan each had one goal.
Lindsey Horneck, Allison Bailey, Nikki Counsell, Cassie Beebe and Emily Thomas each had one assist.
Jenny Jarvis earned her eighth shutout of the season.

Record:
Aurora University 12-4; 8-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Sunday, October 19, 2008 when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. with the Alumni Game at 11:00 a.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Oct. 14, 2008 AU: 4 WLC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 4
Wisconsin Lutheran College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Mike Emma had two goals, including the game winning goal.
Kyle Haumersen had one goal.
Anthony Amedei had one goal.
Chase Corricelli had one assist.

Record:
Aurora University 9-6; 4-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Friday, October 17, 2008 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Marian University Oct. 11, 2008 AU: 3 MU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men’s Soccer Result from Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Marian University

Aurora University 3
Marian University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored one goal, his 52nd of his career, tying him with Hernan Campuzano for the all-time leader in goals scored in AU men's soccer history.
Mike Emma had two goals.
Matt Ness earned the victory in goal and had one assist.

Record:
Aurora University 8-6; 3-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men’s soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 11, 2008 AU: 45 MBBC: 6
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 45
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 6

Top Spartan Performers
The AU defense held Maranatha to 123 total yards on the day.
Ryne Reder had 24 rushes for 144 yards and one touchdown.
Jeff Fellers had eight rushes for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
Nate Peterson was 14-of-24 passing for 175 yards and one touchdown and he had six rushes for 30 yards and one touchdown.
Matt Meyer had two interceptions and two tackles.

Record:
Aurora University 4-1; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 18, 2008 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin on AU’s homecoming. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field. The new field and stadium will be officially dedicated and renamed at 12:30 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Marian University Oct. 11, 2008 AU: 3 MU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 11, 2008 at home against Marian University.

Aurora University 3
Marian University 0
(25-13, 25-19, 25-18)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 20 kills and four blocks
Tanya Wilhoit had eight kills
Cortni Ramm had 38 assists

Record:
Aurora University 5-17; 4-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Marian University Oct. 11, 2008 AU: 3 MU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Women’s Soccer Result from Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Marian University

Aurora University 3
Marian University 2

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas had a goal and one assist.
Haley Pschirrer had the game winning goal.
Kendra Sickinger had a goal.
Lindsey Horneck had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 11-4; 7-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women’s soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 when they host Alverno College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Benedictine University Oct. 4, 2008 AU: 31 BU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 4, 2008 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 31
Benedictine University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Nate Peterson was 13-of-24 passing for 206 yards and three touchdowns. He added 10 rushes for 62 yards.
Ryne Reder had 17 rushes for 82 yards and one touchdown and three receptions for 28 yards and one touchdown.
Tim Young had two catches for 68 yards and one touchdown (a 64 yard catch).
The AU defense held BU to 127 total yards on the day.
Mike Budzinski had a game-high 11 tackles and one interception.
Dave Gesiakowski had eight tackles, 1/2 quarterback sack and one pass breakup.
Marcus Goedken had five tackles and one and one-half sacks.

Record:
Aurora University 3-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 11, 2008 when they travel to Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Edgewood College Oct. 4, 2008 AU: 3 EC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Edgewood College

Aurora University 3
Edgewood College 1
(25-10, 25-18, 24-26, 25-10)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 24 kills, six digs and three blocks.
Tanya Wilhoit had 14 kills and four blocks.
Cortni Ramm had 42 assists and 10 digs.

Record:
Aurora University 4-15; 3-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 4, 2008 AU: 6 MBBC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 6
Maranatha Baptist 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas had two goals and one assist.
Haley Pschirrer had the game winning goal.
Nikki Counsell had one goal and one assist.
Sam Dykema had two assists.
Heather Skeen and Tracy Swain had goals.
Emily Weber and Rachelle Bentsen had assists.
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory.

Record:
Aurora University 9-4; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer University of Chicago Sep. 20, 2008 AU: 1 UC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 20, 2008 at home against University of Chicago.

Aurora University 1
University of Chicago 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had the AU goal.
Anthony Amedei had the assist.
Kevin Soderstrom had the shutout victory with seven saves.

Record:
Aurora University 4-4; 0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 when they travel to Illinois College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis MSOE and Edgewood College Sep. 20, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Saturday, September 20, 2008 at home against Milwaukee School of Engineering and Edgewood College.

Match One
Aurora University 7
MSOE 2

Top Spartan Performers
Singles
No. 2 Becky Papke won 6-3, 6-1
No. 3 Siri Nelson won 5-7, 7-5, 10-7
No. 4 Raquel Schmitz won 6-1, 6-2
No. 5 Macey Pruett won 6-2, 6-4
No. 6 Amanda Walden won 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
No. 2 Nelson and Schmitz won 8-3
No. 3 Pruett and Courtney Ksioszk won 8-5

Match Two
Edgewood College 9
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 4-3; 4-1 NAC

Next action for the spartan women's tennis team comes on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Kalamazoo College Sep. 20, 2008 KC: 3 AU: 2 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Kalamazoo College.

Kalamazoo College 3
Aurora University 2 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Sam Dykema had one goal.
Kendra Sickinger had one goal.
Kim Knaub, Nikki Counsell and Haley Pschirrer each had an assist in the game.

Record:
Aurora University 5-3; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Illinois Wesleyan University Sep. 20, 2008 IWU: 31 AU: 28
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 20, 2008 at home against Illinois Wesleyan University.

Illinois Wesleyan University 31
Aurora University 28

Top Spartan Performers
Pat Funk had six tackles, two quarterback sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery and one pass deflection which was returned for a touchdown.
Matt Meyer had 13 tackles and one interception return for a touchdown, his second such on the year.
Chris Jackowiak had seven tackles and one interception return for a touchdown.
Mike Budzinski had a game-high 15 tackles.
Nate Peterson was 13 of 29 passing for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
Ryne Reder had 18 rushes for 85 yards.
Jimmy Fierro had five kick returns for 122 yards and a long of 36.

Record:
Aurora University 2-1

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 4, 2008 when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Concordia University - Chicago Sep. 17, 2008 AU: 9 CUC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 9
Concordia University Chicago 0

Singles competition
1. Hastings, Lauren (AU) def. Mullaney, Colleen (CUCWT) 6-3, 6-2
2. Papke, Rebecca (AU) def. Mendoza, Hana (CUCWT) 6-1, 6-1
3. Nelson, Siri (AU) def. Erickson, Nicole (CUCWT) 6-4, 6-1
4. Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. McKinney, Emily (CUCWT) 6-1, 6-1
5. Pruett, Macey (AU) def. Hite, Naomi (CUCWT) 6-0, 6-0
6. Walden, Amanda (AU) def. Nahnsen, Amber (CUCWT) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Hastings, Lauren/Papke, Rebecca (AU) def. Mullaney, Colleen/Erickson, Nicole (CUCWT) 8-3
2. Nelson, Siri/Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. Mendoza, Hana/McKinney, Emily (CUCWT) 8-2
3. Pruett, Macey/Ksioszk, Courtney (AU) def. Hite, Naomi/Nahnsen, Amber (CUCWT) 8-2

Match Notes
Aurora University 3-2, 3-0 NAC
Concordia University Chicago 2-5, 1-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Saturday, September 20, 2008 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering. Meet time is set for 9:00 a.m. at West Aurora HS in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Sep. 17, 2008 AU: 10 WLC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 10
Wisconsin Lutheran College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Haley Pschirrer had a hat trick (three goals) including the game winning goal and added an assist.
Jenny Jarvis picked up her third shutout of the season and had no saves.
Jessica Novickas had one goal and two assists.
Allison Bailey had one goal.
Nikki Counsell had one goal.
Amanda Hertz had one goal.
Kim Knaub had one goal.
Brook Walendzik scored her first collegiate goal.
Tracy Swain had her first collegiate assist.
Lindsey Horneck had the assist on the first AU goal.

Record:
Aurora University 5-2; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 20, 2008 when they travel to Kalamazoo College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Kalamazoo, MI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country AU Spartan Classic Sep. 12, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Friday, September 12, 2008 at the AU Spartan Cross Country Classic.

AU finished 6th in the 11 team meet.

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished fifth with a time of 24:19.
Megan Cinto finished 33rd with a time of 25:37.
Kristen Renninger finished 45th with a time of 26:24.
Becky Boedewig finished 54th with a time of 26:52.

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 20, 2008 when they travel to the Concordia University Wisconsin Invitational. Meet time is set for noon in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country AU Spartan Classic Sep. 12, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Cross Country Result from Friday, September 12, 2008 at the AU Spartan Cross Country Classic.

AU finished 8th in the 14 team meet.

Top Spartan Performers
Kevin Peters finished 24th with a time of 27:43.
Jake Schlueter finished 27th with a time of 27:57.
Sidney Gutierrez finished 69th with a time of 29:51.

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 20, 2008 when they travel to the Concordia University Wisconsin Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer North Central College Sep. 10, 2008 AU: 3 NCC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at home against North Central College.

Aurora University 3
North Central College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Allison Bailey scored the game-winning goal in the 13th minute and assisted on another goal.
Haley Pschirrer scored her first collegiate goal and had an assist on the Bailey goal.
Jessica Novickas had one goal, ten seconds after the Bailey goal.
Sam Dykema dished out her first collegiate assist.
Jenny Jarvis went the distance in goal to earn her second shutout of the season with six saves.

Record:
Aurora University 3-2

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 13, 2008 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin in the Northern Athletics Conference season opener. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lawrence University Sep. 9, 2008 AU: 6 LU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at home against Lawrence University.

Aurora University 6
Lawrence University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had a hat-trick and one assist. His three goals move him into second place on the men's soccer all-time scoring list with 45 career goals.
Mike Emma scored the eventual game-winning goal five minutes into the game.
James Heidorn had one goal
Tony Gutierrez, Nick Helmer, Jim Kelly and Walden Sterrett each had one assist.
Kevin Soderstrom had three saves and combined with Jamie McGuire and Josh Casteneda for the shutout win.

Record:
Aurora University 3-2

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 13, 2008 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin in the Northern Athletics Conference opener. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Marian University Invitational Sep. 7, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, 2008 at the Marian University Invitational.

AU finished 3rd out of 11 teams with a team score of 642 (324/318)

Top Spartan Performers
Brandon Vicory was the Individual Medalist for the tournament shooting 69 on day 2 to go with a 78 on day 1 for a total 147.
Alex Kline-Wedeen shot a two-day score of 164 (82/82)
Aaron Orr shot a two-day score of 167 (86/81)
Cameron Parker shot a two-day score of 168 (82/86)
Mark Frantzen shot a two-day score of 169 (82/87)

Record:
Aurora University 8-2

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2008 when they travel to the Edgewood College Invitational at The Oaks in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Babson College Sep. 7, 2008 BC: 3 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Sunday, September 7, 2008 at home against Babson College.

Babson College 3
Aurora University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Anthony Amedei had the lone AU goal, his second of the season.

Record:
Aurora University 2-2

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 when they host Lawrence University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Lake Forest College Sep. 6, 2008 AU: 35 LFC: 13
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Lake Forest College.

Aurora University 35
Lake Forest College 13

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Meyer had four tackles, two interceptions, one which he returned 74 yards for a touchdown.
Nate Peterson was 14-of-24 passing for 167 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Zach Sitter had three receptions for 46 yards and two touchdowns.
Cory Cowan had three receptions for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Aaron Harmon had one reception for 25 yards and one touchdown.
Mike Budzinski had 16 tackles, one sack and one interception.
Marcus Goedken had 10 tackles and one and one-half sacks.
Chris Jackowiak had eight tackles, one interception and one-half sack.

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 13, 2008 when they travel to MacMurray College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer University of Chicago Sep. 6, 2008 UC: 1 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home against University of Chicago.

University of Chicago 1
Aurora University 0

Top Spartan Performer
Jenny Jarvis had eight saves for the Spartans.

Record:
Aurora University 2-2

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 when they host North Central College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Marian University Sep. 6, 2008 AU: 7 MU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home against Marian University.

Aurora University 7
Marian University 2

Singles competition
1. Hastings, Lauren (AU) def. Raquet, Jamie (MU) 7-6, 6-4
2. Papke, Rebecca (AU) def. Zwicky, Michelle (MU) 4-6, 6-2, 10-2
3. Heczko, Rebecca (MU) def. Nelson, Siri (AU) 6-2, 6-4
4. Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. Bates, Emily (MU) 6-3, 6-2
5. Pruett, Macey (AU) def. Kohal, Abigail (MU) 6-0, 6-1
6. Walden, Amanda (AU) def. Hoepfner, Shelley (MU) 7-5, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Raquet, Jamie/Zwicky, Michelle (MU) def. Hastings, Lauren/Papke, Rebecca (AU) 8-2
2. Nelson, Siri/Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. Heczko, Rebecca/Bates, Emily (MU) 9-7
3. Pruett, Macey/Ksioszk, Courtney (AU) def. Kohal, Abigail/Hoepfner, Shelley (MU) 8-3

Record:
Aurora University 1-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 when they host North Central College. Meet time is set for 4:00 p.m. at West Aurora HS in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wabash College Sep. 6, 2008 AU: 4 WC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home against Wabash College.

Aurora University 4
Wabash College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored two goals and one assist.
Jim Kelly had one goal
Anthony Amedei had one goal
Kevin Soderstrom earned the victory in goal, he had five saves.

Record:
Aurora University 2-1

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Sunday, September 7, 2008 when they host Babson College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer College of St. Scholastica Aug. 30, 2008 CSS: 2 AU: 1 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, August 30, 2008 at home against College of St. Scholastica.

St. Scholastica 2
Aurora University 1 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Allison Bailey scored her first goal of the season.
Lindsey Horneck and Heather Skeen each had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 1-1

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 4, 2008 when they travel to North Park University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Chicago, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Mount Union Invitational Aug. 30, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Mount Union College Invitational.

Game One
Mount Union College 3
Aurora University 0
(25-16, 25-18, 25-16)

Top Spartan Performers
Tanya Wilhoit had eight kills
Jill Smart had five kills and four digs
Cortni Ramm had 15 assists

John Carroll University 3
Aurora University 2
(23-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-17, 11-15)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 14 kill and nine digs
Michelle Matusiak had 14 kills
Tanya Wilhoit had 10 kills, four digs and six blocks
Cortni Ramm had 25 assists
Christine Ozlanski had 20 assists and four digs

Michelle Matusiak made all tourney team.

Record:
Aurora University 1-3

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, September 5, 2008 when they host the Jim Coleman Memorial Tournament. AU plays at 4:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Mount Union Invitational Aug. 29, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Mount Union College.

Game One
Aurora University 3
Penn State Altoona 1
(25-16, 25-15, 23-25, 25-23)

Game Two
John Carroll University 3
Aurora University 1
(10-25, 25-21, 16-25, 16-25)

Record:
Aurora University 1-1

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, August 29, 2008 at the Mount Union Invitational. The Spartans take on Mount Union at 10:00 a.m. (est) in Alliance, Ohio.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Carroll University Aug. 29, 2008 AU: 1 CU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Friday, August 29, 2008 at home against Carroll University.

Aurora University 1
Carroll University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Katie Powell scored the game winning goal in the 53rd minute.
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory with six saves.

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at home against College of St. Scholastica. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. at AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer College of Wooster Aug. 29, 2008 AU: 3 Wooster: 2 (overtime)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Friday, August 29, 2008 at the College of Wooster.

Aurora University 3
College of Wooster 2 (overtime)

Top Spartan Performers
Jim Kelly scored his first collegiate goal, the game winning goal in the 96th minute, he was assisted by Justin Pederson.
Chase Corricelli had two goals in the contest.
Kelly had one assist.
Kevin Soderstrom earned the victory in goal.

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Oberlin College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. (est) in Oberlin, Ohio.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Dominican University Apr. 22, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at home against Dominican University.

Game One
Score by Innings.............. R H E
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Dominican University 000 00 - 0 1 3
Aurora University... 052 1X - 8 9 0
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Anna Snyder improved her record to 16-3 on the season, pitching four innings, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out 10.
Mary-Pat Cummings pitched one inning in relief and struck out two.
Abby Young was three for three with one run batted in.
Jamie Mueller was two for two with one run scored and one run batted in.
Nikki Veen was one for three with a double, one run scored and one run batted in.

Game Two
Score by Innings................. R H E
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Aurora University... 001 113 1 - 7 14 2
Dominican University 010 000 0 - 1 5 1
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Nicole Capone improved her record to 9-3 on the season, pitching the complete game, allowing one unearned run and striking out nine.
Nikki Veen was four for five with a double, one run scored and one run batted in.
Jamie Mueller was two for three with a triple and one run scored.
Shannon Starr was two for four with two runs batted in and one run scored.
Briana Martin was two for four with one run batted in.

Record:
Aurora University 28-6; 21-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Thursday, April 24, 2008 when they host University of Chicago. This is fan appreciation and senior day at the Stuart Sports Complex. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Northern Athletics Conference Spring Invitational Apr. 21, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Northern Athletics Conference Spring Invitational at Stonebridge Country Club.

AU won the NAC Invite shooting a 313 on the day.

Top Spartan Performers
Cameron Parker was the individual winner, shooting an even par 72.
Mark Frantzen finished sixth with a 79.
Pete Miller finished tied for ninth with an 81.
Alex Kline-Wedeen finished tied for ninth with an 81.
Aaron Orr finished tied for 21st with an 86.

Record:
Aurora University 94-40

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Monday, April 28, 2008 when they travel to the Elmhurst College Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. at Oak Brook Country Club in Oak Brook, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Lakeland College Apr. 21, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Monday, April 21, 2008 at Lakeland College.

Game One
Score by Innings R H E
-----------------------------------------
Aurora University... 310 030 4 - 11 12 0
Lakeland College.... 000 000 0 - 0 3 1
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Anna Snyder improved her record to 14-3, pitching six innings, allowing no runs and striking out 15.
Nikki Veen was three for three with four runs scored.
Briana Martin was two for three with a home run, five runs batted in and one run scored.
Dana Cebular was one for four with a home run, one run batted in and one run scored.

Game Two
Score by Innings R H E
-----------------------------------------
Lakeland College.... 003 000 0 - 3 4 3
Aurora University... 030 021 X - 6 10 1
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Anna Snyder improved her record to 15-3, pitching 4-1/3 innings in relief of Nicole Capone. Snyder allowed no runs and struck out six.
Dana Cebular was three for three with a triple, one run scored and one run batted in.
Nikki Veen was three for four with two runs batted in and one run scored.

Record:
Aurora University 26-6; 19-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Spring Trip Games - Day Three Mar. 4, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Rebel Spring Games in Orlando, Florida.

Game One
Aurora University 4
Muskingum College 3

Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 2-0 on the year, pitching 6-1/3 innings and striking out two.
Anna Snyder earned the save, picthing 2/3 of an inning and striking out two.
Dana Cebular was two for three with one run batted in.
Nikki Veen was one for three with one run batted in.
Gabby Smith was two for four with one run batted in.

Game Two
Aurora University 5
Methodist University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was two for three with a home run, four runs batted in and one run scored.
Shannon Starr was two for three.
Karissa Hansen was two for three with one run scored.

Record:
Aurora University 5-1

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 when they play in the Rebel Spring Games. AU will take on Muskingum College at 9:00 a.m. and Bluffton College at 1:00 p.m. in Orlando, Florida.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Spring Trip Games - Day Two Mar. 3, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Rebel Spring Games in Orlando, Florida.

Game One
Aurora University 8
US Merchant Marine Academy 3

Top Spartan Performers
Gabby Smith earned her first collegiate victory, she pitched the final 4-2/3 innings in relief, striking out four.
Nikki Veen was four for four with one run scored and one run batted in.
Dana Cebular was two for four with two runs batted in and one run scored.
Carly Patkus was two for two with two runs batted in.
Abby Young was two for four with one run scored and one run batted in.
Shannon Starr was two for two with two runs scored and one run batted in.
Beth Okrie was one for three with a run scored and one run batted in.

Game Two
Geneva College 5
Aurora University 2

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was three for four with one run scored.
Shannon Starr was two for four with one run batted in.
Nikki Veen was two for four with one run batted in.

Record:
Aurora University 3-1

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 when they play in the Rebel Spring Games. AU will take on Muskingum College at 9:00 a.m. and Methodist University at 11:00 a.m. in Orlando, Florida.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Spartan Men's Basketball Earn Bid to NCAA Tournament Mar. 3, 2008 see below
Spartan Men's Basketball Earn Bid to NCAA Tournament

The Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball team has been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament. The Spartans will take on Augustana College on Friday, March 7, 2008 in a First Round game at Augustana in Rock Island, IL. Friday's other First Round game will feature Washington University - St. Louis and Wooster College.

Game times, ticket information and more information will be posted later. The Spartan men's basketball team has a 22-6 record and are 2007-2008 Northern Athletics Conference Champions.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Mar. 1, 2008 LC: 82 AU: 77
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, March 1, 2008 at home against Lakeland College in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship.

Lakeland College 82
Aurora University 77

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had 24 points on 6-of-12 shooting from three-point range.
Larry Welton had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Doug Lambert had 13 points and nine rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 22-6; 16-2 NAC

The Spartans must now wait word from the 2008 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championships selection committee on a possible bid into the 2008 tournament field. Announcement will be made on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Feb. 28, 2008 AU: 89 MSOE: 64
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 28, 2008 at home against Milwaukee School of Engineering in the semi-final round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

Aurora University 89
Milwaukee School of Engineering 64

Top Spartan Performers
Doug Lambert had 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field and four-of-six from three-point range.
Mike Leonard had 16 points on seven-of-seven shooting from the field.
Shane Roland had 13 points and five rebounds.
Jarrett Starwood had 12 points and six assists.

Record:
Aurora University 22-5; 16-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, March 1, 2008 when they host Lakeland College in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship game. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Feb. 27, 2008 WLC: 76 AU: 73
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Wisconsin Lutheran College in the first round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

Wisconsin Lutheran College 76
Aurora University 73

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field and four-of-seven from three-point range.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Kisha Miller had 11 points and seven rebounds.

Aurora University concludes the 2007-2008 season with a 13-13 overall record and 11-7 in the NAC

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Benedictine University Feb. 26, 2008 AU: 96 BU: 75
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 96
Benedictine University 75

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 25 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Shane Roland had 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field off the AU bench
Doug Lambert had 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field.
Mike Leonard had 11 points on five-of-seven shooting from the field.
Jarrett Starwood had nine points and eight assists.

Record:
Aurora University 21-5; 16-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 28, 2008 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering in the semi-final round of the 2008 Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Lakeland College Feb. 23, 2008 LC: 84 AU: 70
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 23, 2008 at home against Lakeland College

Lakeland College 84
Aurora University 70

Top Spartan Performers
Lexi Pioli had a game-high 26 points on 9-of-18 shooting from the field and six-of-nine from three-point range.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 13-12; 11-7 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 when they travel to the opening round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Feb. 23, 2008 AU: 85 LC: 73
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 23, 2008 at home against Lakeland College

Aurora University 85
Lakeland College 73

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and three-of-four from three-point range.
Doug Lambert had 15 points and five rebounds.
Brad Stark had 11 points on four-of-five shooting from the field and three-of-four from three-point range.
Mike Leonard had 10 points on four-of-five shooting from the field and six rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 20-5; 16-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 when they host the opening round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium with the opponent to be decided.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Chicagoland Championships Feb. 16, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Indoor Track and Field Results from Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Chicagoland Indoor Championship at the University of Chicago.

AU finished 7th in the 18 team meet with 27 points.

Top Spartan Performers
Travis Quigley set a school record in the 55m hurdles, he finished fourth with a time of 8.26.
Eric Scott set a school record in the 55m dash, he finished 10th with a time of 6.81.
Jeff Fellers tied his own school record in the pole vault, he finished 11th with a vault of 4.10m.
Adrian Kibiersza finished second in the shot put with a throw of 15.08m and ninth in the weight throw with a throw of 14.16m.
The AU 4x200m relay team of Eric Scott, Jeff Fellers, Travis Quigley and Justin Vizenor finished third with a time of 1:37.89.
The AU distance medley relay team of Tommy Ferguson, Scott Anderson, David Mathew and Jake Schlueter set a school record, finishing ninth with a time of 11:05.00.

Next action for the Spartan men's indoor track and field team comes on Saturday, February 23, 2008 when they travel to the University of Chicago. Meet time is set for 11:30 a.m. in Chicago, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Chicagoland Championships Feb. 15, 2008 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Indoor Track and Field Results from Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Chicagoland Indoor Championship at Lewis University.

AU finished 8th in the 16 team meet with 18 points.

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished third in the 5,000m run with a time of 18:35.93 and sixth in the 3,000m run with a time of 11:03.06. Both are AU school records.
The AU distance medley relay team of Megan Cinto, Vanessa Lee, Kristen Rasich and Kristen Renninger set a school record with a relay time of 13:33.00
Sarah Brennan finished fifth in the weight throw with a throw of 14.36m.

Next action for the Spartan women's indoor track and field team comes on Saturday, February 23, 2008 when they travel to the University of Chicago. Meet time is set for 11:30 a.m. in Chicago, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University Wisconsin Feb. 16, 2008 AU: 98 CUW: 89
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Aurora University 98
Concordia University Wisconsin 89

AU clinshes the 2007-2008 Northern Athletics Conference Championship with the victory and will be the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NAC Tournament.

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 27 points and seven rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 23 points, shooting five-of-eight from the field including four-of-six from three-point range.
Shane Roland had 15 points.
Jarrett Starwood had 12 points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 19-5; 15-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 23, 2008 when they host Lakeland College on Senior and Alumni Day. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. The men's basketball team will also be sponsoring "Bring Shoe's to the Game Day" with every dan gaining free admission when donating a pair of shoes for Hessed House in Aurora.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University Wisconsin Feb. 16, 2008 CUW: 77 AU: 62
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Concordia University Wisconsin 77
Aurora University 62

Top Spartan Performers
Rachael Blanton had 14 points.
Lexi Pioli scored 11 points.
Kim Voiles had 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 13-11; 11-6 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 23, 2008 when they host Lakeland College on Senior and Alumni Day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Feb. 14, 2008 AU: 88 WLC: 85 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 14, 2008 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 88
Wisconsin Lutheran College 85 (OT)

With the Spartan win and Marian College loss, AU has clinched at least a share of the 2007-2008 Northern Athletics Conference Championship.

Top Spartan Performers
Doug Lambert had a double-double with a game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Mike Leonard had a double-double with 21 points, 20 rebounds (12 offensive) and seven blocked shots.
Larry Welton had 16 points and six rebounds.
Shane Roland had 10 points.

Record::
Aurora University 18-5; 14-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 16, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University Wisconsin. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University Chicago Feb. 13, 2008 AU: 78 CUC: 60
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at home against Concordia University Chicago on "Think Pink Night"

Aurora University 78
Concordia University Chicago 60

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had a game high 18 points, four steals and four assists.
Kim Voiles had a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Ashley Daniels had 12 points and four assists.
Rachael Blanton had 11 points and six rebounds.
Michelle Perry had 10 points on four-of-six shooting from the field.
Kisha Miller had eight points and eight rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 13-10; 11-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 16, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University, Wisconsin. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University Chicago Feb. 12, 2008 AU: 101 CUC: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at home against Concordia University Chicago.

Aurora University 101
Concordia University Chicago 71

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had a game high 17 points on five-of-seven shooting from the field and two-of-three from three-point range.
Larry Welton had 16 points and five rebounds.
Mike Leonard had a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds
Jarrett Starwood had 13 points and nine assists
Doug Lambert had 13 points

Record:
Aurora University 17-5; 13-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 14, 2008 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Marian College Feb. 9, 2008 AU: 75 MC: 70 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Marian College.

Aurora University 75
Marian College 70 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals.
Ashley Daniels had 12 points on five-of-nine shooting from the field.
Rachael Blanton had 10 points and nine rebounds off the AU bench.
Lexi Pioli had 10 points off the AU bench.

Record:
Aurora University 12-10; 10-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 when they host Concordia University Chicago on "Think Pink" Night. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Rockford College Feb. 7, 2008 AU: 71 RC: 63
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 7, 2008 at home against Rockford College

Aurora University 71
Rockford College 63 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had a game-high 17 points and five steals.
Michelle Perry had 16 points and seven rebounds.
Kisha Miller had 13 points and four assists.
Kim Voiles had seven points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots.

Record:
Aurora University 11-10; 9-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 9, 2008 when they travel to Marian College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Fond Du Lac, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Feb. 6, 2008 Game Postponed
The Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball scheduled for tonight against Wisconsin Lutheran College in Thornton Gymnasium has been postponed due to the inclement weather in the region. The game will be rescheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

The Spartan men's basketball team is in action next on Saturday, February 9, 2008 when they travel to Marian College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Fond du Lac, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Feb. 5, 2008 AU: 68 AC: 44
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at home against Alverno College.

Aurora University 68
Alverno College 44

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had 14 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field.
Kim Voiles had 13 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Michelle Perry had 12 points on five-of-six shooting from the field and seven rebounds.
Ashley Daniels had five points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four steals.

Record:
Aurora University 10-10; 8-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes Thursday, February 7, 2008 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Feb. 2, 2008 MSOE: 88 AU: 82
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 2, 2008 at home against Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Milwaukee School of Engineering 88
Aurora University 82

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 30 points and seven rebounds. With his 30 points, he moved into second-place on the AU all-time scoring list with 2,156 career points. He surpassed Clyde Oatis (1966-1970) who had 2,146 career points.
Chad Trudo had 18 points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 16-4; 12-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Jan. 24, 2008 WLC: 79 AU: 67
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, January 24, 2008 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Wisconsin Lutheran College 79
Aurora University 67

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a double-double with a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Michelle Perry had 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 8-9; 6-4 NAC

Next action for Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 26, 2008 when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Dominican University Jan. 23, 2008 AU: 87 DU: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Dominican University.

Aurora University 87
Dominican University 71

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 29 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, six rebounds and five assists.
Mike Leonard had 25 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the field and nine rebounds.
Jarrett Starwood had 19 points, six steals and four assists.
AU shot 53.6 percent (37-of-69) from the field for the game.

Record:
Aurora University 14-3; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 26, 2008 when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Jan. 19, 2008 AU: 76 MBBC: 63
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 19, 2008 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 76
Maranatha Baptist 63

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 36 points on 15-of-24 shooting from the field, five rebounds and five steals.
Doug Lambert had 14 points and three blocked shots.
Shane Roland had eight points and seven rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 13-3; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Jan. 19, 2008 AU: 62 MBBC: 44
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 19, 2008 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 62
Maranatha Baptist 44

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Lexi Pioli had 12 points on three-of-four shooting from three-point range.
Jessica Mason had eight points.
Meagan Re had seven points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals.
Kim Voiles had seven points, six rebounds and three assists.

Record:
Aurora University 8-8; 6-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 24, 2008, when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 17, 2008 AU: 93 RC: 70
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, January 17, 2008 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 93
Rockford College 70

Top Spartan Performers
Jarrett Starwood had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Shane Roland had 18 points on six-of-nine shooting from the field, three-of-four from three-point range and six rebounds.
Mike Leonard had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Doug Lambert had 14 points and three rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 12 points and four rebounds.
Lance Robinson had 10 assists, four points and four rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 12-3; 8-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 19, 2008 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University, WI Jan. 12, 2008 AU: 90 CUW: 66
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 12, 2008 at home against Concordia University, WI.

Aurora University 90
Concordia University, WI 66

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 16 points and six rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 13 points on three-of-three shooting from three-point range, eight rebounds and three steals.
Jarrett Starwood had 11 points and three assists.
Scott Malewig had 11 points on three-of-four shooting from three-point range.
Shane Roland had 10 points on three-of-six shooting from the field.
Lance Robinson had six points on three-of-four shooting from the field, six rebounds, five steals and four assists.

Record:
Aurora University 11-3; 7-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 17, 2008 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University, WI Jan. 12, 2008 CUW: 80 AU: 40
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 12, 2008 at home against Concordia University, WI.

Concordia University, WI 80
Aurora University 40

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had 10 points and six rebounds
Kim Voiles had nine points and six rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 7-7; 5-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University - Chicago Jan. 9, 2008 AU: 72 CUC: 61
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Concordia University - Chicago.

Aurora University 72
Concordia University - Chicago 61

Top Spartan Performers
Spartan Head Coach James Lancaster won his 250th career game.
Jarrett Starwood had a game-high 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Chad Trudo had 15 points on four-of-seven shooting from the field.
Mike Leonard had 14 points and six rebounds.
Doug Lambert had 10 points.

Record:
Aurora University 10-3; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 12, 2008 when they host Concordia University - Wisconsin on AU Partnership School Day. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 8, 2008 RC: 57 AU: 52
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Rockford College.

Rockford College 57
Aurora University 52

Top Spartan Performers
Lisa McQuade had 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field.
Rachael Blanton had 12 points and five rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 7-6; 5-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 12, 2008 when they host Concordia University, Wisconsin on AU Partnership School Day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball North Central College Jan. 4, 2008 AU: 64 NCC: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Friday, January 4, 2008 at home against North Central College.

Aurora University 64
North Central College 54

Top Spartan Performers
Meagan Re had 15 points on seven-of-eight shooting from the field and four assists.
Kisha Miller had 14 points and four rebounds
Ashley Daniels had 10 points and four assists
Kim Voiles had nine points and eight rebounds
Michelle Perry had eight points and seven rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 7-5; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Franklin College Dec. 29, 2007 FC: 74 AU: 63
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the Franklin College Tournament against Franklin College.

Franklin College 74
Aurora University 63

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 12 points. He was named to the All-Tournament team. With his 12 points, Welton surpassed the 2,000 point mark for his career and currently has 2,008 points.
Jarrett Starwood had 13 points.

Record:
Aurora University 9-3; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 when they travel to Concordia University, Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Baldwin-Wallace College Dec. 28, 2007 AU: 78 BWC: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Franklin College Tournament against Baldwin-Wallace College.

Aurora University 78
Baldwin-Wallace College 71

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double-double with a game-high 45 points and 11 rebounds. He shot 15-of-27 from the field, 11-of-13 from the free-throw line, had four assists, three blocked shots and three steals.
Welton's 45 points are two points shy of the AU single game record set by Clyde Oatis. Welton is now four points shy of 2,000 for his career.
Mike Leonard had nine points and 10 rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 9-2; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the Franklin College Tournament. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. (EST) against the winner of tonight's game between Franklin College and Earlham College.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Clarke College Dec. 19, 2007 AU: 77 CC: 61
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at home against Clarke College.

Aurora University 77
Clarke College 61

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 25 points, five rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists.
Doug Lambert had 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field including five-of-eight from three-point range.
Mike Leonard had 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and eight rebounds off the AU bench.
Chad Trudo had nine points and five assists.

Record:
Aurora University 8-2; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Friday, December 28, 2007 when they travel to the Franklin College Tournament. The Spartans will take on Baldwin-Wallace College at 6:00 p.m. in Franklin, IN.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Carthage College Dec. 18, 2007 CC: 71 AU: 46
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Carthage College

Carthage College 71
Aurora University 46

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had 11 points off the AU bench.

Record:
Aurora University 6-5; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Friday, January 4, 2008 when they host North Central College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Dec. 15, 2007 AU: 70 MSOE: 63
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Aurora University 70
Milwaukee School of Engineering 63

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 22 points and six rebounds
Doug Lambert had 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field and three-of-five shooting from three-point range.
Chad Trudo had 10 points and three assists

Record:
Aurora University 7-2; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 when they host Clarke College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Milwaukee School of Engineering Dec. 15, 2007 AU: 77 MSOE: 59
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Aurora University 77
Milwaukee School of Engineering 59

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had 17 points and eight rebounds.
Kisha Miller had 13 points and six steals.
Lisa McQuade had 12 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field.
Michelle Perry had eight points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots.

Record:
Aurora University 6-4; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 when they travel to Carthage College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Kenosha, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Rockford College Dec. 12, 2007 AU: 94 RC: 70
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Rockford College.

Aurora University 94
Rockford College 70

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 33 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the field and seven assists.
Chad Trudo had 14 points, five assists and three steals.
Shane Roland had 12 points on four-of-five shooting from three-point range and eight rebounds.
Skyler Ormsbee had 10 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots.
Lance Robinson had nine assists and six points.
All 15 Spartans saw action in tonights contest.

Record:
Aurora University 6-2; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 15, 2007 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Dec. 11, 2007 AU: 81 DU: 57
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Dominican University.

Aurora University 81
Dominican University 57

Top Spartan Performers
Dani Guests had 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists
Kim Voiles had 13 points and two rebounds
Meagan Re had 12 points, five assists, five rebounds and four steals
Michelle Perry had 11 points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 5-4; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 15, 2007 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Benedictine University Dec. 8, 2007 AU: 68 BU: 59
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 8, 2007 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 68
Benedictine University 59

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had a double-double with a game-high 22 points and 12 rebounds
Meagan Re had 14 points and five steals
Michelle Perry had eight points and six rebounds
Kisha Miller had seven points, five rebounds and three assists.

Record:
Aurora University 4-4; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Benedictine University Dec. 8, 2007 AU: 85 BU: 81
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 8, 2007 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 85
Benedictine University 81

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 29 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the field and 12-of-13 shooting from the free throw line.
Shane Roland had 18 points on four-of-six shooting from the three-point line and three assists
Doug Lambert had 14 points and nine rebounds
Chad Trudo had 14 points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 5-2; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Dec. 5, 2007 AU: 74 AC: 57
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Alverno College.

Aurora University 74
Alverno College 57

Top Spartan Performers
Michelle Perry had 13 points on six-of-seven shooting from the field and six rebounds.
Lisa McQuade had 12 points and four rebounds.
Kisha Miller had 11 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field and three assists.

Record:
Aurora University 3-4; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 8, 2007 when they host Benedictine University on AU Spartan Pride Day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Dec. 4, 2007 AU: 93 WLC: 90
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 93
Wisconsin Lutheran College 90

Top Spartan Performers
Chad Trudo had 21 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and four-of-nine shooting from three-point range.
Lance Robinson had 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field, five assists and five rebounds
Shane Roland had 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field off the AU bench.
Doug Lambert had 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field, five assists and three steals.
Larry Welton had 10 points on four-of-eight shooting from the field.
AU's bench out scored WLC's 33 to 3 for the game.

Record:
Aurora University 4-2; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 8, 2007 when they host Benedictine University on Spartan Pride Day. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in AU's Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Dec. 1, 2007 AU: 78 DU: 76
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 1, 2007 at home against Dominican University

Aurora University 78
Dominican University 76

Top Spartan Performers
Lisa McQuade had an AU career high 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and four-of-four shooting from three-point range.
Kim Voiles had 16 points and five assists
Meagan Re had 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists
Michelle Perry had 10 points and seven rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 2-4; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 when they travel to Alverno College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Dominican University Dec. 1, 2007 AU: 64 DU: 60
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 1, 2007 at home against Dominican University

Aurora University 64
Dominican University 60

Top Spartan Performers
Jarrett Starwood had a game-high 20 points
Larry Welton had 16 points and five rebounds. With his 16 points, he moves in to 3rd place on the AU all-time scoring list with 1,832 points. He surpassed Joe Weber (1980-1984) who had 1,818 career points.
Doug Lambert had 12 points, four rebounds and three steals

Record:
Aurora University 3-2; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Millikin University Nov. 28, 2007 AU: 80 MU: 74 OT
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Millikin University.

Aurora University 80
Millikin University 74 OT

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double-double with a game-high 30 points and 14 rebounds. With his 30 points, Welton is now 4th on the AU all-time scoring list with 1,816, two points behind Joe Weber for 3rd place.
Lance Robinson had 12 points and eight rebounds
Jarrett Starwood had 11 points
Doug Lambert had 10 points and eight rebounds
Chad Trudo had 10 points

Record:
Aurora University 2-2

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 1, 2007 when they host Dominican University in the Northern Athletics Conference season opener. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Augustana College Nov. 28, 2007 AC: 67 AU: 58
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Augustana College.

Augustana College 67
Aurora University 58

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Voiles had 11 points and five rebounds
Michelle Perry had 10 points and five rebounds
Meagan Re had eight points, eight rebounds and five assists
Lisa McQuade had seven points and three rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 1-4

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 1, 2007 when they host Dominican University in the Northern Athletics Conference season opener. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Colorado College Tournament vs. Grinnell College Nov. 24, 2007 AU: 70 GC: 59
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Colorado College Tournament against Grinnell College.

Aurora University 70
Grinnell College 59

Top Spartan Performers
Ashley Daniels had 16 points, four rebounds and three assists
Kim Voiles had a double double with 12 points and 17 rebounds
Michelle Perry had 12 points and four rebounds
Meagan Re had 11 points and six assists

Record:
Aurora University 1-3

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, when they travel to Augustana College. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. in Rock Island, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball North Central College Nov. 20, 2007 NCC: 78 AU: 70
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at home against North Central College

North Central College 78
Aurora University 70

Top Spartan Performers
Jarrett Starwood had a game-high 23 points and seven assists
Doug Lambert had 20 points and seven rebounds
Larry Welton had 18 points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 1-2

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 when they travel to Millikin University. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Decatur, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Nov. 17, 2007 AU: 64 UWEC: 55
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Wartburg College Buzz Livek Tournament against University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Aurora University 64
UW - Eau Claire 55

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double-double with a game-high 25 points and 12 rebounds. He was 10-of-20 shooting from the field.
Jarrett Starwood had 18 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
Chad Trudo had 10 points, three assists and four rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 1-1

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 when they host North Central College in AU's home opener. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wartburg College Nov. 16, 2007 WC: 63 AU: 54
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, November 16, 2007 at Wartburg College

Wartburg College 63
Aurora University 54

Top Spartan Performers
Jarrett Starwood had 15 points on three-of-five shooting from three-point range.
Dusty Magee had 14 points and four steals
Doug Lambert had nine points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 0-1

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 17, 2007 when they take on University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at Wartburg College. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m. in Waverly, IA.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wheaton College Invitational Nov. 16, 2007 UWP: 67 AU: 63
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball result from Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Lee Pfund Classic at Wheaton College

University of Wisconsin - Platteville 67
Aurora University 63

Top Spartan Performers
Ashley Daniels had 19 points, three assists and three steals
Michelle Perry had 12 points and four rebounds
Meagan Re had 11 points and four steals

Record:
Aurora University 0-1

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 17, 2007 when they play in the consolation game of the Lee Pfund Classic at Wheaton College. The Spartans will take on St. Mary's College (IN) at 1:00 p.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Nov. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the 2007 NCAA Division III Midwest Regional at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

AU finished 27th out of 41 teams with a team score of 782

Top Spartan Performers
Kevin Peters finished 131st with a personal record time of 27:08
Jake Schlueter finished 143rd with a time of 27:25
Derek Babson finished 158th with a personal record time of 27:47
David Mathew finished 168th with a time of 28:00
Aaron Smith finished 182nd with a personal record time of 28:19
Mark Akins finished 225th with a time of 30:19
Jesus Aguilar finished 230th with a personal record time of 30:44

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Nov. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the 2007 NCAA Division III Midwest Regional at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

AU finished 28th out of 43 teams with a team score of 813

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished 47th with a time of 22:56
Kristen Renninger finished 132nd with a personal record time of 24:29
Jennifer Ginter finished 204th with a time of 27:21
Lydia Wentland finished 212th with a time of 27:42
Alison Shopinski finished 218th with a time of 28:05

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championships Nov. 10, 2007 UC: 1 AU: 0 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 10, 2007 in the opening round of the 2007 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championships at University of Chicago.

University of Chicago 1
Aurora University 0 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis went the distance in goal and had two saves

Record:
Aurora University 19-3-1; 12-0 NAC

The Spartans season concludes as 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Champions, NAC Tournament Champions and the third consecutive bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championships.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Rockford College Nov. 10, 2007 RC: 14 AU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Rockford College

Rockford College 14
Aurora University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Zach Sitter had two catches for 49 yards and one touchdown
Ryne Reder had 14 rushes for 35 yards
Spenser Adams was 7-of-29 passing for 94 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions
Mike Budzinski had 14 tackles (nine solo and five assisted), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Chris Jackowiak had 12 tackles (six solo and six assisted) and one quarterback sack.

Record:
Aurora University 4-6; 4-3 IBFC

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Lakeland College Nov. 3, 2007 LC: 34 AU: 3
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Lakeland College.

Lakeland College 34
Aurora University 3

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 22 rushes for 64 yards. He went over 1,000 yards for the season and is currently at 1,035.
Marcus Goedken had 10 tackles (six solo and four assisted) and one quaterback sack
Chris Jackowiak had nine tackles (six solo and three assisted) and one forced fumble.

Record:
Aurora University 4-5; 4-3 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 10, 2007 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for noon in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Dominican University Nov. 3, 2007 DU: 2 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer result from Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Dominican University in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship.

Dominican University 2
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 12-4-5; 8-0-2 NAC

The Spartan men's soccer team will now wait to hear from the 2007 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer selection committee on a possible bid to the 2007 NCAA Division III Championships. The field will be announced on Monday, November 5, 2007.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Dominican University Nov. 3, 2007 #25 AU: 1 DU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 3, 2007 at home against Dominican University in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship

#25 Aurora University 1
Dominican University 0

AU is the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Regular season and Tournament Champions

Top Spartan Performers
Kendra Sickinger scored the game-winning goal, her seventh of the season
Katie Lunsford and Jessica Novickas each had an assist
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory to improve her record to 18-2-1 on the season. The shutout is her record setting 12th of the season.
AU ties a single season record for wins with their 19th and their 13th shutout of the season

Record:
#25 Aurora University 19-2-1; 12-0 NAC

The Spartans will now wait word from the 2007 NCAA Division III women's soccer selection committee on a possible bid into the 2007 NCAA Division III Championship field. Announcement will be made for the 60 team field on Sunday, November 4, 2007 and the bracket will be announced on Monday, November 5, 2007.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Concordia University, WI Nov. 1, 2007 AU: 2 CUW: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Thursday, November 1, 2007 at home against Concordia University, WI in the Northern Athletics Conference Women's Soccer Tournament.

#25 Aurora University 2
Concordia University, WI 1

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored her 18th goal of the season
Alex Contreras had the game winning goal on a penalty kick
Katie Powell had one assist
Jenny Jarvis earned the victory in goal, her 17th victory of the season, she had one save.

Record:
#25 Aurora University 18-2-1; 12-0 NAC

Next action for the No. 25 ranked Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, November 3, 2007 when they host the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Championship game. AU will host the winner of this evenings NAC Semi-Final game against Edgewood College and Dominican University. Game time on Saturday will be determined following tonight's contest and will be played on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Edgewood College Oct. 31, 2007 AU: 1 EC: 1 (AU wins 3-2 in the shootout)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at home against Edgewood College in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

Aurora University 1
Edgewood College 1
(Aurora wins 3-2 in the shootout to advance)

Top Spartan Performers
James Spann scored the AU goal
Matt Ness went the final 43 minutes plus the shootout for AU
Kevin Soderstrom went the first 66 minutes and had two saves
AU out shot Edgewood 25 to 5 for the game

Record:
Aurora University 12-3-5; 8-0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, November 3, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University for the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship game. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Northern Athletics Conference Championships Oct. 27, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Women's Cross Country Championships hosted by Concordia University Chicago Northern Athletics Conference Championships Team Results
MSOE - 51
Concordia University WI - 76
Aurora University - 83
Rockford College - 88
Wisconsin Lutheran - 104
Edgewood College - 142
Concordia University Chicago - 173
Benedictine University - 207
Dominican University - 233
Lakeland College - no team score
Maranatha Baptist Bible College - no team score
Marian College - no team score

Top Spartan Performers
Kevin Peters finished 10th with a time of 28:14 and was named NAC All-Conference
Jake Schlueter finished 11th with a time of 28:26 and was named NAC All-Conference
Derek Babson finished 20th with a time of 28:46 and was named NAC Honorable Mention All-Conference
David Mathew finished 21st with a time of 28:50 and was named NAC Honorable Mention All-Conference
Aaron Smith finished 27th with a time of 29:20 and was named NAC Honorable Mention All-Conference
Lew Blaszczyk finished 49th with a time of 30:59
TJ Miller finished 50th with a time of 31:02
Jesus Aguilar finished 62nd with a time of 32:39

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, November 10, 2007 when they travel to the 2007 NCAA Division III Regional Championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Meet time is set for noon in Winneconne, WI at Lake Breeze Golf Course.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Northern Athletics Conference Championships Oct. 27, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Women's Cross Country Championships hosted by Concordia University Chicago

AU finished in Second Place with a team score of 80

Northern Athletics Conference Championships Team Results
Concordia University WI - 47
Aurora University - 80
MSOE - 94
Wisconsin Lutheran - 101
Benedictine University - 145
Dominican University - 171
Maranatha Baptist Bible College - 186
Edgewood College - 186
Rockford College - 192
Alverno College - 202
Concordia University Chicago - No Team score
Lakeland College - No Team score
Marian College - No team score

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette won the NAC Championship meet with a time of 23:21. She was named the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Women's Runner of the Year and NAC All Conference.
Megan Cinto finished 11th with a time of 25:01 and was named NAC All Conference
Kristen Renninger finished 13th with a time of 25:22 and was named NAC All Conference
Kristen Rasich finished 19th with a time of 26:03 and was named NAC Honorable Mention All-Conference
Jennifer Ginter finished 36th with a time of 27:18
Lydia Wentland finished 40th with a time 27:31
Alison Shopinski finished 57th with a time of 28:49
Vanessa Lee finished 79th with a time of 32:51

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, November 10, 2007 when they travel to the 2007 NCAA Division III Regional Championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Winneconne, WI at Lake Breeze Golf Course.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Eureka College Oct. 27, 2007 AU: 30 EC: 3
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Eureka College

Aurora University 30
Eureka College 3

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 26 rushes for 160 yards and two touchdowns, he also was one for one passing for a touchdown.
Spenser Adams was 13 of 20 passing for 184 yards and one touchdown
Jon Wuest had seven catches for 109 yards and one touchdown
Brent Harner had four catches for 30 yards and one touchdown (from Reder)
Marcus Goedken had seven tackles (three solo and four assisted), three tackles for loss and one quarterback sack.
Mike Budzinski had seven tackles (four solo and three assisted)
Mike DeVries had four tackles (three solo and one assisted) and two quarterback sacks.

Record:
Aurora University 4-4; 4-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 3, 2007 when they travel to Lakeland College for the final Illini-Badger Football Conference contest. Game time is set for noon in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Edgewood College Oct. 27, 2007 AU: 1 EC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 27, 2007 at home against Edgewood College

Aurora University 1
Edgewood College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Kendra Sickinger scored the game winning goal.
Kim Knaub had the assist
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory with two saves. She improves her record to 16-2-1 and picks up her school record tying 11th shutout of the season. She ties Alicia Martin (2002-2005) who had 11 shutouts in the 2002 season.

Record:
Aurora University 17-2-1; 12-0 NAC

The Spartans are the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Women's Soccer Champions

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Thursday, November 1, 2007 when they host the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-Final Round. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. on AU Field against the winner of the NAC opening round match-up that will be played on Tuesday afternoon.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Edgewood College Oct. 27, 2007 AU: 1 EC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 27, 2007 at home against Edgewood College

Aurora University 1
Edgewood College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jordan Barry scored the game winning goal.
Danny May had the assist
Kevin Soderstrom earned the shutout victory.

Record:
Aurora University 12-3-4; 8-0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 when they host the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-Final Round. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. on AU Field against the winner of the NAC opening round match-up that will be played on Monday afternoon.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Benedictine University Oct. 23, 2007 AU: 6 BU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at home against Benedictine University

Aurora University 6
Benedictine University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored two goals and had two assists. He had the game winning goal and with his second goal of the game moved into a tie for third-place on the AU men's soccer all-time scoring list with Ed Guerra (1965-1968) with 38 career goals.
Danny May had one goal and one assist
Scott Anderson had one goal and one assist
Bobby Gonnella had one goal
Danny Arroyo had one goal
Anthony Amedei had an assist
Matt Ness, Kevin Soderstrom and Bryce Johnson combined for the shutout, Ness earned the victory.

Record:
Aurora University 11-3-4; 7-0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 27, 2007 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 11:00 a.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Benedictine University Oct. 23, 2007 A
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at home against Benedictine University Aurora University 6 Benedictine University 0 Top Spartan Performers Chase Corricelli scored two goals and had two assists. He had the game winning goal and with his second goal of the game moved into a tie for third-place on the AU men's soccer all-time scoring list with Ed Guerra (1965-1968) with 38 career goals. Danny May had one goal and one assist Scott Anderson had one goal and one assist Bobby Gonnella had one goal Danny Arroyo had one goal Anthony Amedei had an assist Matt Ness, Kevin Soderstrom and Bryce Johnson combined for the shutout, Ness earned the victory. Record: Aurora University 11-3-4; 7-0-2 NAC Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 27, 2007 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 11:00 a.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 20, 2007 AU: 4 LC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Lakeland College

Aurora University 4
Lakeland College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Danny May had two goals
Drew Taylor had one goal and one assist
Marshall Reed had one goal
Kevin Soderstrom went 85 minutes in goal for the combined shutout.
Jamie McGuire went the final five minutes

Record:
Aurora University 10-3-4; 6-0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, Ovtober 23, 2007 when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Concordia University, WI Oct. 20, 2007 CUW: 3 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Concordia University, WI.

Concordia University, WI 3
Aurora University 1
(24-30, 22-30, 30-26, 26-30)

Record:
Aurora University 9-18; 4-8 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 26, 2007 when they play in the Benedictine University Tournament. Game time is set for 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 20, 2007 AU: 3 LC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Lakeland College

Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored the game winning goal, it is her 16th of the season.
Jenny Jarvis went the distance in goal for her ninth shutout of the season, she is 14-2-1 on the year
Nikki Counsell had one goal and one assist
Emily Weber had one goal
Alex Contreras and Lindsey Horneck each had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 15-2-1; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University Chicago. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Concordia University Chicago Oct. 20, 2007 AU: 49 CUC: 19
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 20, 2007 at home against Concordia University Chicago on AU's Homecoming.

Aurora University 49
Concordia University Chicago 19

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 27 carries for 153 yards and two touchdowns
Spenser Adams was 9-of-21 passing for 164 yards and three touchdowns
Sean Saglin had four punt returns for 73 yards
Reed Sullivan had two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown and three pass break ups
Nick Gniedziejko had four tackles and one interception
Matt Meyer had seven tackles, one interception and one pass break up

Record:
Aurora University 3-4; 3-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 27, 2007, when they travel to Eureka College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Eureka, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Dominican University Oct. 19, 2007 DU: 3 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Friday, October 19, 2007 at home against Dominican University

Dominican University 3
Aurora University 1
(27-30, 25-30, 30-21, 27-30)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 19 kills
Andrea Buss had 14 kills

Record:
Aurora University 9-17, 4-7 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, October 20, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 11:30 a.m. in Mequon, WI

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer North Park University Oct. 18, 2007 AU: 6 NPU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Thursday, October 18, 2007 at home against North Park University.

Aurora University 6
North Park University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Alex Contreras had the game winning goal
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory, her eighth of the season.
Allison Bailey had two goals and one assist
Kim Knaub had a goal and one assist
Jessica Novickas had her team leading 15th goal
Rachael Ladouceur had one goal
Nikki Counsell had one assist
Heather Skeen had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 14-2-1; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 20, 2007 when they travel to Lakeland College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Oct. 17, 2007 AU: 2 WLC: 2 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 2
Wisconsin Lutheran College 2 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Danny May had one goal
Jody Hall had one goal
Drew Taylor had one assist
Matt Ness went the distance in goal for the tie.

Record:
Aurora University 9-3-4; 5-0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 20, 2007 when they travel to Lakeland College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Northern Athletics Conference Championships Oct. 16, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from the final round of the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Championships

Day Two Results
AU finished in a Tie for Third with a team score of 666

Top Spartan Performers
Cameron Parker finished tied for sixth with a two-day score of 160 (77/83)
Alex Kline-Wedeen finished tied for 13th with a two-day score of 167 (86/81)
Mark Frantzen finished tied for 13th with a two-day score of 167 (84/83)
Shane Roland finished tied for 26th with a two-day score of 172 (89/83)
Pete Miller shot an 89 on day two
Dusty Magee shot a 92 on day one

Record:
Aurora University 48-27-1

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Alverno College Oct. 16, 2007 AU: 6 AC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Alverno College

Aurora University 6
Alverno College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Kendra Sickinger had two goals including the game winning goal
Allison Bailey had two goals and one assist
Jessica Novickas had one goal and three assists
Katie Lunsford had an assist on the game winning goal
Kim Knaub had a goal
Alisha Ideran had one assist
Angela Garza earned the shutout victory, her first of the season. She had two saves.

Record:
Aurora University 13-2-1; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Thursday, October 18, 2007 when they host North Park University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Oct. 15, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Monday, October 15, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Men's Golf Championships

Day One
AU is currently in first place with a score of 330

Top Spartan Performers
Mark Frantzen shot an 81
Shane Roland shot an 83
Alex Kline-Wedeen shot an 83
Cameron Parker shot an 83
Dusty Magee shot a 92

The Spartan men's golf team will play the final round of the 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Men's Golf Championships on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Meet time is set for 8:00 a.m. at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lawrence University Oct. 15, 2007 AU: 1 LC: 0 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Monday, October 15, 2007 at Lawrence University

Aurora University 1
Lawrence University 0 ( OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had the game winning goal in the 94th minute, the goal is his 13th on the season and 36th of his career.
Tyler Klotz and Jody Hall each had an assist on the game winning goal
Kevin Soderstrom earned the victory. He went the second half and overtime in goal for the combined shutout.
Matt Ness started the game and played the first half in goal.

Record:
Aurora University 9-3-3; 5-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Benedictine University Oct. 13, 2007 BU: 20 AU: 17 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Benedictine University

Benedictine University 20
Aurora University 17 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 40 rushes for 182 yards and a touchdown
Spenser Adams had 10 rushes for 52 yards and a touchdown. He was 5 of 21 passing for 39 yards and two interceptions.
Mike Budzinski had 10 tackles (seven solo and three assisted)
Chris Jackowiak had 10 tackles (eight solo and two assisted)
Marcus Goedken had nine tackles (seven solo and two assisted) and one-half quarterback sack.

Record:
Aurora University 2-4; 2-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 20, 2007 when they host Concordia University, Chicago on AU's Homecoming. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

**Special Note**
This year’s homecoming football game will be broadcast live on the airwaves and on the Internet!

You can hear the game on WMCW 1600 AM (Harvard, IL) and WKKD 1580 AM (Aurora, IL). It will also be available via the Internet at www.wmcw.net. The broadcast is being sponsored by Kirhofer Sports and Country Insurance and Financial, Agent Zach Fox.

The broadcast will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the pre-game show. If you can’t join us on campus, tune in to the game and join us from the sidelines!

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Brooks Invitational Oct. 13, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Brooks Invitational in Winneconne, WI.

AU finished 14th in the 16 team meet with 404 points

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished 26th with a time of 22:49
Megan Cinto finished 89th with a time of 25:08
Kristen Renninger finished 90th with a time of 25:13
Lydia Wentland finished 99th with a time of 27:43
Jennifer Ginter finished 100th with a time of 27:44
Alison Shopinski finished 102nd with a time of 28:15
Vanessa Lee finished 110th with a time of 33:15

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, October 27, 2007 when they travel to the Northern Athletics Conference Championships hosted by Concordia University, Chicago. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in River Forest, IL at Schiller Park.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Brooks Invitational Oct. 13, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Brooks Invitational in Winneconne, WI.

AU finished 19th in the 22 team meet with 635 points

Top Spartan Performers
Jake Schlueter finished 115th with a time of 27:15
Kevin Peters finished 120th with a time of 27:35
Derek Babson finished 125th with a time of 27:53
David Mathew finished 130th with a time of 28:16
Mark Atkins finished 145th with a time of 29:54
Lew Blaszczyk finished 149th with a time of 30:22

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, October 27, 2007 when they travel to the Northern Athletics Conference Championships hosted by Concordia University, Chicago. Meet time is set for noon in River Forest, IL at Schiller Park.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Marian College Oct. 13, 2007 AU: 2 MC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at home against Marian College

Aurora University 2
Marian College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wagley had the game winning goal, she was assisted by Allison Bailey and Kendra Sickinger
Jessica Novickas had one goal, her 13th of the season
Jenny Jarvis improved her record to 12-2-1 and had two saves

Record:
Aurora University 12-2-1; 8-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 when they travel to Alverno College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball North Ceentral College Invitational Oct. 13, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the North Central College Invitational

Game One
Wheaton College 3
Aurora University 0
(27-30, 21-30, 26-30

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 13 kills
Amanda Hills had 30 assists

Game Two
St. Olaf College 3
Aurora University 0
(24-30, 21-30, 21-30)

Top Spartan Performers
Andrea Buss had 11 kills and two blocks
Amanda Hills had 22 assists

Record:
Aurora University 9-16; 4-6 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 19, 2007 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Marian College Oct. 13, 2007 AU: 2 MC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 13, 2007 at home against Marian College

Aurora University 2
Marian College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Danny May had the game winning goal, his sixth of the season
Scott Anderson had a goal
Joey Catrino had an assist
Kevin Soderstrom earned the victory in goal, he had two saves

Record:
Aurora University 8-3-3; 5-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Monday, October 15, 2007 when they travel to Lawrence University. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Appleton, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer College of St. Benedict Oct. 12, 2007 AU: 1 CSB: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Friday, October 12, 2007 at home against College of St. Benedict

Aurora University 1
College of St. Benedict 0

Top Spartan Performers
Allison Bailey had the AU goal
Jenny Jarvis improved her record to 11-2-1 with her seventh shutout of the season. She had 14 saves in the winning effort.

Record:
Aurora University 11-2-1; 7-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 13, 2007 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. (immediately following the men's game) on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Oct. 11, 2007 UWW: 1 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater 1
Aurora University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Ness went the distance in net and had two saves.

Record:
Aurora University 7-3-3; 4-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 13, 2007 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Benedictine University Oct. 10, 2007 BU: 3 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at home against Benedictine University

Benedictine University 3
Aurora University 0
(30-16, 30-23, 30-28)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 11 kills
Christine Ozlanski had 25 assists

Record:
Aurora University 8-13, 4-6 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 12, 2007 when they play in the North Central College Invitational. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. against North Central College in Naperville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Dominican University Oct. 10, 2007 AU: 1 DU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Dominican University.

Aurora University 1
Dominican University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored her team leading 12th goal of the season just 27 seconds into the contest
Allison Bailey had the assist
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory, she had three saves. The shutout is her sixth of the season

Record:
Aurora University 10-2-1; 7-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Friday, October 12, 2007 when they host the College of St. Benedict. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer University of Wis. - Oshkosh Oct. 7, 2007 AU: 1 UWO: 1 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Sunday, October 7, 2007 at home against University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Aurora University 1
Univ. of Wis. Oshkosh 1 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Danny May had the lone AU goal
Brian Barnett had an assist
Matt Ness went the entire 110 minutes in goal and had 11 saves

Record:
Aurora University 7-2-3; 4-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Thursday, October 11, 2007 when they travel to University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Whitewater, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 6, 2007 AU: 4 MBBC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 6, 2007 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Aurora University 4
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Allison Bailey had two goals, including the game winner
Jessica Novickas had two goals.
Lindsey Horneck and Nikki Counsell had an assist each

Record:
Aurora University 9-2-1; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf Northern Athletics Conference Championship Meet Oct. 6, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf Result from Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Championships

Team Finish...........Scores
1 Aurora University 788 (394/394)
2 Concordia University, WI 840 (430/410)
3 Milwaukee School of Engineering 934 (473/461)
4 Marian College WI 956 (490/466)
5 Wisconsin Lutheran 981 (504/477)

Top Spartan Performers
Kristen Richardson was named NAC Freshman of the Year, Player of the Year and All-Conference. She won the individual championship with a two-day score of 173 (84/89).
Brittany Butcher was named NAC All-Conference, she finished second with a two-day score of 185 (95/90).
Lindsey Pilmer was named NAC All-Conference, she finished seventh with a two-day score of 210 (104/106).
Allison Sperling was amed NAC All-Conference, she finished 13th with a two-day score of 220 (111/109).
Erin Lapp finished 19th with a two-day score of 239 (122/117).

Head Coach Chad Johansen was named NAC Coach of the Year.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 6, 2007 AU: 4 MBBC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer result from Saturday, October 6, 2007 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 4
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored his 35th career goal (Third All-Time at AU).
Anthony Amedei scored the game winning goal, his first collegiate goal
Phil Tedrord and Joey Catrino each had one goal
Marshall Reed had an assist

Record:
Aurora University 7-2-2; 4-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Sunday, October 7, 2007 when they host University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Lakeland College Oct. 5, 2007 LC: 3 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Friday, October 5, 2007 at Lakeland College

Lakeland College 3
Aurora University 0
(30-17, 30-19, 30-26)

Top Spartan Performers
Andrea Buss had six kills
Sara Stark had 14 digs

Record:
Aurora University 7-12; 3-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they play at Marian College. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. in Fon Du Lac, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Dominican University Oct. 3, 2007 AU: 1 DU: 1 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer result from Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Dominican University

Aurora University 1
Dominican University 1 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Tyler Klotz had the AU goal
Danny May and Scott Anderson had an assist
Matt Ness went the whole 110 minutes in goal, he had three saves

Record:
Aurora University 6-2-2; 3-0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Rockford College Oct. 3, 2007 AU: 9 RC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at home against Rockford College

Aurora University 9
Rockford College 0

Singles competition
1. Nelson, Siri (AU) def. Sawras, Emilia (RC) 6-1, 6-1
2. Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. Starr, Jessica (RC) 6-0, 6-6, 7-5
3. Colon, Jalitza (AU) def. Jacobs, Anna (RC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Anthony, Erin (AU) def. Biondo, Tina (RC) 6-1, 6-0
5. Ksioszk, Courtney (AU) def. Roskens, Jessica (RC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Okrie, Beth (AU) def. No player (RC), by forfeit

Doubles competition
1. Nelson, Siri/Colon, Jalitza (AU) def. Sawras, Emilia/Starr, Jessica (RC) 8-4
2. Anthony, Erin/Schmitz, Raquel (AU) def. Jacobs, Anna/Biondo, Tina (RC) 8-0
3. Ksioszk, Courtney/Okrie, Beth (AU) def. No player/No player (RC), by forfeit

Record:
Aurora University 5-8; 5-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they travel to the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Meet time is set for 9:00 a.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Elmhurst College Oct. 3, 2007 AU: 5 EC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at home against Elmhurst College

Aurora University 5
Elmhurst College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wagley had the game winning goal
Nikki Counsell had one goal and one assist
Jessica Novickas scored her team leading ninth goal
Allison Bailey had one goal
Katie Powell had one goal
Alex Contreras and Rachael Ladouceur each had one assist
Jenny Jarvis had three saves in the winning effort in net

Record:
Aurora University 8-2-1; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Concordia University Chicago Oct. 2, 2007 AU: 5 CUC: 4
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at home against Concordia University, Chicago

Aurora University 5
Concordia University, Chicago 4

Singles competition
1. Nelson, Siri (AU) def. Mullaney, Colleen (CUC) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
2. Raymond, Stacey (CUC) def. Schmitz, Raquel (AU) 6-1, 6-1
3. Colon, Jalitza (AU) def. Erickson, Nicole (CUC) 7-5, 7-5
4. Anthony, Erin (AU) def. Hite, Naomi (CUC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Wente, Karla (CUC) def. Ksioszk, Courtney (AU) 6-0, 6-1
6. Okrie, Beth (AU) def. Densford, Katie (CUC) 6-4, 7-5

Doubles competition
1. Nelson, Siri/Colon, Jalitza (AU) def. Raymond, Stacey/Erickson, Nicole (CUC) 8-1
2. Mullaney, Colleen/Densford, Katie (CUC) def. Anthony, Erin/Ksioszk, Courtney (AU) 8-4
3. Wente, Karla/Hite, Naomi (CUC) def. Okrie, Beth/Shaw, Keyonnia (AU) 8-6

Record:
Aurora University Spartans 4-8; 4-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at West Aurora HS in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational Sep. 30, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, 2007 at the Wisconsin Lutheran College Invitational

AU finished seventh in the 12 team meet with a two-day score of 636 (319/317)

Top Spartan Performers
Alex Kline-Wideen finished tied for 19th with a two-day score of 156 (79/77)
Shane Roland finished tied for 22nd with a two-day score of 157 (81/76)
Dusty Magee finished tied for 30th with a two-day score of 162 (76/86)
Cameron Parker finished 39th with a two-day score of 164 (86/78)
Mark Frantzen finished 50th with a two-day score of 172 (83/89)

Record:
Aurora University 32-22

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they travel to the Benedictine University Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Milwaukee School of Engineering Sep. 29, 2007 AU: 5 MSOE: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Aurora University 5
Milwaukee School of Engineering 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had a hat trick with his three goal
Danny May had one goal
Drew Taylor had one goal
Jody Hall had two assists
Anthony Amedei had one assist
Matt Ness went the first 80 minutes in goal to earn the victory
Logan Hurley went the final 10 minutes in goal for the combined shutout.

Record:
Aurora University 6-2-1; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational Sep. 29, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational

AU finished tied for first in the nine team event with 54 points

Top Spartan Performers
Jake Schlueter finished fifth with a time of 29:15.20
Kevin Peters finished ninth with a time of 29:36.20
David Mathew finished 11th with a time of 29:38.50
Derek Babson finished 13th with a time of 29:45.30
Aaron Smith finished 20th with a time of 30:31.10
Tim Miller finished 28th with a time of 31:44.90

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Friday, October 5, 2007 when they travel to the Eagle Invitational hosted by Benedictine University. Meet time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Lisle, IL at DuPage River Park.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational Sep. 29, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational

AU finished first in the 12 team event with 38 points

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished third with a time of 35:30.60
Megan Cinto finished fifth with a time of 25:51.70
Kristen Rasich finished sixth with a time of 25:53.20
Kristen Renninger finished ninth with a time of 26:18.80
Lisa Guzman finished 15th with a time of 27:12.50
Lydia Wentland finished 21st with a time of 27:53.20
Jennifer Ginter finished 33rd with a time of 28:51.70
Alison Shopinski finished 38th with a time of 29:33.20

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Friday, October 5, 2007 when they travel to the Eagle Invitational hosted by Benedictine University. Meet time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Lisle, IL at DuPage River Park.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Milwaukee School of Engineering Sep. 29, 2007 AU: 4 MSOE: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Aurora University 4
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wagley had one goal, the game winner and one assist
Rachael Ladouceur had one goal
Jessica Novickas had one goal
Kendra Sickinger had one goal
Katie Powell and Lindsey Horneck each had one assist
Jenny Jarvis improved her record to 7-2-1 on the season. With the MSOE goal, her consecutive shutout streak was ended.

Record:
Aurora University 7-2-1; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 when they host Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Greenville College Sep. 29, 2007 AU: 16 GC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at home against Greenville College

Aurora University 16
Greenville College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 30 carries for 129 yards
Jeff Fellers had 10 carries for 37 yards and one touchdown
Craig McQuade was 12 of 21 passing for 126 yards and one interception. He also had a touchdown rushing.
Mike Budzinski had eight tackles
Dave Gesiakowski had seven tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
Matt Meyer had five tackles and one interception

Record:
Aurora University 2-2; 2-0 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 6, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Edgewood College Sep. 29, 2007 AU: 3 EC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, September 29, 2007 at home against Edgewood College

Aurora University 3
Edgewood College 1
(30-27, 28-30, 30-28, 30-13)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 15 kills and 13 digs
Andrea Buss had 13 kills and five blocks
Christine Ozlanski had 35 assists

Record:
Aurora University 7-10; 3-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 when they host Concordia University, Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Sep. 28, 2007 MBBC: 3 AU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball result from Friday, September 28, 2007 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Maranatha Baptist 3
Aurora University 2
(30-23, 25-30, 30-21, 22-30, 10-15)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 18 kills and 10 digs
Andrea Buss had 14 kills and three blocks
Christine Ozlanski had 28 assists

Record:
Aurora University 6-10; 2-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 10:00 a.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Rockford College Sep. 26, 2007 AU: 12 RC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer result from Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at home against Rockford College

Aurora University 12
Rockford College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory with two saves. She extends her current shutout streak to 493:03 minutes
Jessica Novickas had two goals including the game winner
Katie Powell had two goals
Allison Bailey had one goal and one assist
Laura Wagley had one goal and one assist
Alex Contreras had one goal and one assist
Heather Skeen had one goal
Alisha Ideran had one goal
Kendra Sickinger had one goal
Claire Buchanan had one goal
Melissa Genovese had one goal
Nikki Counsell, Amanda Hertz, Cait Hartman and Erin Colton all had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 6-2-1; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Alverno College Sep. 25, 2007 AU: 3 AC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Alverno College

Aurora University 3
Alverno College 0
(30-13, 30-16, 30-21)

Record:
Aurora University 7-9; 2-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, September 28, 2007 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf North Central College Invitational Sep. 25, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf Result from Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the North Central College Invitational

AU had a team score of 429

Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher shot a 91
Lindsey Pilmer shot a 106
Allison Sperling shot a 114
Erin Lapp shot a 118

Next action for the Spartan women's golf team comes on Friday, October 5, 2007 when they travel to the Northern Athletics Conference Women's Golf Championships. The meet is hosted by Concordia University, WI at 10:00 a.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Concordia University Chicago Sep. 25, 2007 AU: 2 CUC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer result from Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Concordia University, Chicago

Aurora University 2
Concordia University, Chicago 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had two goals
Scott Anderson had one assist
Matt Ness earned the shutout victory in goal, he had two saves.

Record:
Aurora University 5-2-1; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football MacMurray College Sep. 22, 2007 AU: 47 MC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 22, 2007 at home against MacMurray College

Aurora University 47
MacMurray College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 23 rushes for 153 yards and four touchdowns, including a touchdown run of 69 yards
Jeff Fellers had 13 rushes for 70 yards and one touchdown
Brent Harner had two rushes for 14 yards and one touchdown and one reception for 22 yards
Chris Jackowiak had eight tackles, one and one-half quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Mike Budzinski had five tackles, one quarterback sack and one forced fumble
Mike DeVries had a fumble recovery for a touchdown

Record:
Aurora University 1-2; 1-0 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they host Greenville College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Wheaton College Invitational Sep. 22, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Wheaton College Invitational

Game One
Beloit College 3
Aurora University 1
(29-31, 30-26, 25-30, 22-30)

Game Two
Aurora University 3
University of Chicago 0
(Chicago forfeited the match)

Record:
Aurora University 6-9; 1-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 when they travel to Alverno College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Concordia University (WI) Sep. 22, 2007 CUW: 9 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Saturday, September 22, 2007 at home against Concordia University, WI

Concordia University, WI 9
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 2-6; 2-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 when they host Concordia University - Chicago. Meet time is set for 4:00 p.m. at West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer University of Chicago Sep. 22, 2007 UC: 2 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 22, 2007 at University of Chicago

University of Chicago 2
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 4-2-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University - Chicago. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Kalamazoo College Sep. 20, 2007 AU: 3 KC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer result from Thursday, September 20, 2007 at home against Kalamazoo College

Aurora University 3
Kalamazoo College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory in goal, she had four saves. The shutout was AU's and her fourth straight.
Katie Speranske scored her first collegiate goal, it was the game winner.
Nikki Counsell had one goal and two assists
Laura Wagley had one goal.

Record:
Aurora University 5-2-1; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Wisconsin Lutheran College Sep. 19, 2007 AU: 3 WLC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College

Aurora University 3
Wisconsin Lutheran College 1
(28-30, 30-28, 30-25, 30-25)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 18 kills and 14 digs
Amanda Hills had 18 assists
Sara Stark had 23 digs

Record:
Aurora University 5-6; 1-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, September 21, 2007 when they travel to the Wheaton College Thunder Classic. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Dominican University Sep. 19, 2007 DU: 7 AU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at home against Dominican University

Dominican University 7
Aurora University 2

Top Spartan Performers
No. 1 Singles - Siri Nelson (AU) defeated Julia Filipski (DU) 4-6, 7-5, 7-4
No. 4 Singles - Jalitza Colon (AU) defeated Gina Cesario (DU) 6-2, 6-1

Record:
Aurora University 2-5; 2-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Saturday, September 22, 2007 when they host Concordia University, WI. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. at Washington Middle School in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wheaton College Sep. 19, 2007 WC: 6 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Wheaton College

Wheaton College 6
Aurora University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Tyler Klotz had the AU goal, he was assisted by Marshall Reed

Record:
Aurora University 4-1-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 22, 2007 when they travel to the University of Chicago. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Chicago, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf Elmhurst College Invitational Sep. 18, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf Results from Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Elmhurst College

AU finished fifth in the six team meet with a score of 391

Top Spartan Performers
Kristen Richardson finished tied for fourth with an 84
Brittany Butcher finished tied for 16th with a 93
Erin Lapp finished tied for 29th with a 106
Allison Sperling finished tied for 33rd with a 108
Lindsey Pilmer finished 35th with a 111
Emalee Lehr finished 38th with a 124

Next action for the Spartan women's golf team comes on Sunday, September 23 and Monday, September 24, 2007 when they host the Aurora University Spartan Invitational. Meet time is set for 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and 9:00 a.m. on Monday at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf University of St. Francis Invitational Sep. 18, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the University of St. Francis Invitational

AU finished Fifth in the 14 team meet with a score of 315

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland finished tied for second with a 74
Pete Miller finished tied for 23rd with a 78
Cameron Parker finished tied for 45th with an 81
Mark Frantzen finished tied for 52nd with an 82
Dusty Magee finished tied for 67th with an 87

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, 2007 when they travel to the Wisconsin Lutheran College Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. on both days at Washington County Golf Club.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Sep. 18, 2007 AU: 4 WLC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College

Aurora University 4
Wisconsin Lutheran College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas had the game-winning goal, her fifth of the season
Jenny Jarvis went the whole 90 minutes in goal for the shutout victory
Katie Powell had one goal
Amanda Hertz had one goal
The fourth AU goal was scored as an OWN goal on a deflection off a WLC defender

Record:
Aurora University 4-2-1; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Thursday, September 20, 2007 when they host Kalamazoo College Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Edgewood College Sep. 17, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Sunday, September 16 and Monday, September 17, 2007 at the Edgewood College Invitational.

AU finished 12th in the 22 team meet with a score of 664 (333/331)

Top Spartan Performers
Shane Roland finished tied for 31st with a two-day score of 160 (77/83)
Mark Frantzen finished tied for 52nd with a two-day score of 167 (86/81)
Cameron Parker finished tied for 59th with a two-day score of 169 (85/84)
Pete Miller finished tied for 81st with a two-day score of 173 (85/88)
Dusty Magee finished tied for 83rd with a two-day score of 174 (91/83)

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 when they travel to the St. Francis University Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. at Wedgewood Country Club in Joliet, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Concordia University, WI Sep. 15, 2007 AU: 5 CUW: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Concordia University, WI.

Aurora University 5
Concordia University, Wi 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jessica Novickas scored two goals, including the game winning goal.
Allison Bailey had one goal and one assist
Cait Hartman had one goal, she (defensive sweeper) scored from 50 yards out.
Rachael Ladouceur scored one goal
Kendra Sickinger and Nikki Counsell each had one assist
Jenny Jarvis went the 90 minutes in goal to earn the shutout victory, she had one save.

Record:
Aurora University 3-2-1; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Concordia University, WI Sep. 15, 2007 AU: 1 CUW: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Concordia University, WI.

Aurora University 1
Concordia University, WI 0

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli scored the AU goal, it was the game-winning goal.
Kevin Soderstrom went the 90 minutes in goal for the shutout victory, he had four saves.

Record:
Aurora University 4-0-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 when they travel to Wheaton College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country AU Spartan Classic Sep. 14, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country results from Friday, September 14, 2007 at the AU Spartan XC Classic at Oakhurst Forest Preserve.

Women's Results
AU's women finished third out of eight teams with a score of 104

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished 13th with a time of 24:47.43
Megan Cinto finished 19th with a time of 25:23.84
Kristen Rasich finished 26th with a time of 25:41.12
Kristen Renninger finished 30th with a time of 25:53.11
Lisa Guzman finished 44th with a time of 27:19.39

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they travel to the Warrior Invitational hosted by Wisconsin Lutheran College. Meet time is set for 10:30 a.m. at Greenfield Park in West Allis, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country AU Spartan Classic Sep. 14, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country results from Friday, September 14, 2007 at the AU Spartan XC Classic at Oakhurst Forest Preserve.

AU's men finished third out of six teams with a score of 74

Top Spartan Performers
Jake Schlueter finished 12th with a time of 28:31.30
Derek Babson finished finished 15th with a time of 28:40.12
Kevin Peters finished 23rd with a time of 29:07.47
David Mathew finished 30th with a time of 30:28.63
Aaron Smith finished 35th with a time of 30:47.75

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 29, 2007 when they travel to the Warrior Invitational hosted by Wisconsin Lutheran College. Meet time is set for 11:30 a.m. at Greenfield Park in West Allis, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Rockford College Sep. 13, 2007 RC: 3 AU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Rockford College

Rockford College 3
Aurora University 2
(25-30, 27-30, 30-26, 30-23, 6-15)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 18 kills
Andrea Buss had 14 kills
Christie Ozlanski had 34 assists

Record:
Aurora University 4-6; 0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Meet time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer North Central College Sep. 12, 2007 AU: 5 NCC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at North Central College

Aurora University 5
North Central College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Danny May scored three goals, he scored the natural hat trick with the first three goals of the game in the first half.
Chase Corricelli scored two goals and one assist
Nick Helmer and Jody Hall each had one assist
Matt Ness earned the victory and had four saves
AU outshot North Central 28 to 7 in the game.

Record:
Aurora University 3-0-1

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 15, 2007, when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Benedictine University Sep. 12, 2007 AU: 6 BU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 6
Benedictine University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Allison Bailey scored her first goal of the season, it was the eventual game winning goal.
Nicki Counsell had one goal and one assist
Jessica Novickas had one goal and one assist
Jenny Jarvis went the whole 90 minutes to pick up the shutout victory.
Erin Colton had one goal
Katie Lunsford had one goal
Claire Buchanan had one goal
Heather Skeen and Cassie Beebe each had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 2-2-1; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 15, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Milwaukee School of Engineering Sep. 11, 2007 MSOE: 3 AU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

MSOE 3
Aurora University 2
(30-32, 22-30, 30-25, 30-24, 15-11)

Record:
Aurora University 4-5; 0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Thursday, September 13, 2007 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Benedictine University Sep. 11, 2007 AU: 7 BU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Benedictine University

Aurora University 7
Benedictine University 2

Singles
No.1 - Siri Nelson (AU) defeated Duong (BU) 6-2, 6-2
No.2 - Raquel Schmitz (AU) defeated Stachulek (BU) 6-3, 6-2
No.3 - Erin Anthony (AU) defeated Armour (BU) 6-2, 6-1
No.4 - Jalitza Colon (AU) defeated Olivia (BU) 6-0, 6-4

Doubles
No.1 - Nelson/Colon (AU) defeated Duong/Stachulek (BU) 8-3
No.2 - Schmitz/Anthony (AU) defeated Olivia/Armour (BU) 8-2
No.3 - Okrie/Ksioszk (AU) defeated Ames/Gallegos (BU) 8-3

Record:
Aurora University 1-3; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Saturday, September 15, 2007 when they travel to Milwaukee School of Engineering for a 10:00 a.m. meet in Milwaukee and Edgewood College for a 2:00 p.m. meet in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Marian College Invitational Sep. 9, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2007 at the Marian College Invitational.

AU finished second in the 10 team meet with a two-day score of 623 (308/315). The Spartans were one shot behind the Invitational Champion.

Top Spartan Performers
Cameron Parker finished tied for fourth with a two-day score of 152 (76/76)
Shane Roland finished tied for 10th with a two-day score of 157 (82/75)
Dusty Magee finished tied for 12th with a two-day score of 158 (74/84)
Mark Frantzen finished tied for 26th with a two-day score of 161 (80/81)
Pete Miller finished tied for 26th with a two-day score of 161 (78/83)

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Sunday, September 16 and Monday, September 17, 2007 when they travel to the Edgewood College Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m. on Monday at The Oaks in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Centre College Sep. 8, 2007 AU: 1 #23 CC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Centre College

Aurora University 1
#23 Centre College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Chase Corricelli had the AU goal, his third of the season
Kevin Soderstrom went all 120 minutes and had six saves

Chase Corricelli was named the Centra College Tournament Offensive MVP
Drew Taylor was named the Centre College Tournament Defensive MVP

Record:
Aurora University 2-0-1

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 15, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, WI for the Northern Athletics Conference season opener. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Concordia University Cougar Invitational Sep. 8, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Results from Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Concordia University Cougar Invitational.

AU finished fourth in the eight team meet with 94 points

Top Spartan Performers
Jake Schlueter finished seventh with a time of 29:46.57
Derek Babson finished eighth with a time of 29:48.27
Kevin Peters finished 11th with a time of 30:19.04
David Mathew finished 29th with a time of 32:14.36

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Friday, September 14, 2007 when they host the Spartan Cross Country Classic. Meet time is set for 5:15 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Concordia University Cougar Invitational Sep. 8, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Results from Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Concordia University Cougar Invitational.

AU finished second in the nine team meet with 57 points

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette was the individual champion finishing first with a time of 24:58.08
Megan Cinto finished 10th with a time of 26:20.09
Kristen Rasich finished 11th with a time of 26:46.12
Kristen Renninger finished 12th with a time of 26:49.34
Lisa Guzman finished 29th with a time of 28:48.42
Lydia Wentland finished 32nd with a time of 29:29.88
Dana Perecich finished 38th with a time of 30:24.81
Alison Shopinski finished 40th with a time of 30:39.37

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Friday, September 14, 2007 when they host the Spartan Cross Country Classic. Meet time is set for 4:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Coe College Sep. 8, 2007 AU: 4 CC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Coe College

Aurora University 4
Coe College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Kendra Sickinger scored the game-winning goal in the second-half.
Lindsay Horneck had one goal and one assist
Claire Buchanan scored her first collegiate goal
Jessica Novickas scored one goal
Jenny Jarvis had one save in the winning effort in goal
Allison Bailey, Katie Lunsford, Heather Skeen and Erin Colton each had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 1-2-1

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 when they host Benedictine University in the Northern Athletics Conference season opener. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf Edgewood College Fall Invite Sep. 8, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf Results from Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Edgewood College Fall Invite

AU finished second in the seven team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Kristen Richardson was the individual meet winner, finishing first with a two-day score of 173 (87/86)
Allison Sperling finished tied for third with a two-day score of 206 (99/107)
Erin Lapp finished 16th with a two-day score of 254 (125/129)

Next action for the Spartan women's golf team comes on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 when they travel to the Elmhurst College Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. in Elmhurst, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball AU's Jim Coleman Memorial Tournament Sep. 8, 2007 see below
Aurora University Jim Coleman Tournament Results from Friday, September 7, and Saturday, September 8, 2007

Final Standings
Benedictine University – 4-0 (Tournament Champions – Tiebreaker 12-1 in overall games)
St. Norbert College – 4-0 (12-2 in overall games)
Manchester College – 2-2
Aurora University – 1-3
Purdue University – North Central – 1-3
Mount Mary College – 0-4

Jim Coleman Memorial All-Tournament Team
Will be announced Monday, September 10, 2007

Results from Saturday, September 8, 2007
Manchester defeated Aurora 3-0 (30-24, 30-19, 30-26)
St. Norbert defeated Purdue North Central 3-0 (30-12, 30-15, 30-20)
Benedictine defeated Manchester 3-1 (30-20, 30-21, 22-30, 30-25)
St. Norbert defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-10, 30-9, 30-16)
Benedictine defeated Aurora 3-0 (30-24, 30-26, 30-19)
Purdue North Central defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-18, 30-16, 30-13)

Results from Friday, September 7, 2007
Aurora defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-11, 30-9, 30-15)
Manchester defeated Purdue North Central 3-0 (30-24, 30-23, 30-23)
St. Norbert defeated Manchester 3-0 (30-25, 30-28, 30-27)
Benedictine defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-10, 30-15, 30-7)
Benedictine defeated Purdue North Central 3-0 (30-21, 30-21, 30-13)
St. Norbert defeated Aurora 3-2 (27-30, 27-30, 30-18, 30-22, 15-8)

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Coe College Sep. 8, 2007 CC: 37 AU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 8, 2007 at home against Coe College

Coe College 37
Aurora University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Levi Reeder had three catches for 55 yards and one touchdown
Craig McQuade was 6-of-10 passing for 80 yards, one touchdown and one interception
Matt Meyer had 11 tackles and one pass breakup
Tony Musaraca had 11 tackles
Marcus Goedken had 10 tackles and three tackles for loss with one-half quarterback sack

Record:
Aurora University 0-2

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 22, 2007 when they host MacMurray College in the Illini-Badger Football Conference opener. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball AU's Jim Coleman Memorial Tournament Sep. 8, 2007 see below
Aurora University Jim Coleman Memorial Tournament Results from Friday, September 7, 2007

Standings after Friday, September 7
Benedictine University – 2-0
St. Norbert College – 2-0
Aurora University – 1-1
Manchester College – 1-1
Mount Mary College – 0-2
Purdue University – North Central – 0-2

Results from Friday, September 8, 2006
Aurora defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-11, 30-9, 30-15)
Manchester defeated Purdue North Central 3-0 (30-24, 30-23, 30-23)
St. Norbert defeated Manchester 3-0 (30-25, 30-28, 30-27)
Benedictine defeated Mt. Mary 3-0 (30-10, 30-15, 30-7)
Benedictine defeated Purdue North Central 3-0 (30-21, 30-21, 30-13)
St. Norbert defeated Aurora 3-2 (30-27, 30-27, 18-30, 22-30, 8-15)

Schedule for Saturday, September 8, 2007
10:00 am
Aurora University vs. Manchester College
Purdue North Central vs. St. Norbert College
Noon
Benedictine University vs. Manchester College
Mt. Mary College vs. St. Norbert College
2:00 pm
Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Mt. Mary College vs. Purdue North Central

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wabash College Sep. 7, 2007 AU: 2 WC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Friday, September 7, 2007 at Centre College Invitational against Wabash College.

Aurora University 2
Wabash College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Ness earned the shutout victory in goal, his first collegiate victory
Chase Corricelli scored both AU goals
Marshall Reed had on assist

Record:
Aurora University 2-0

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they take on Centre College. Game time is set for 7:50 p.m. in Danville, KY.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf Benedictine University Sep. 4, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf results from Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Benedictine University

AU finished in Second Place in the four team meet.

Top Spartan Performers Brittany Butcher finished fifth overall with an 88
Allison Sperling shot a 102
Lindsey Pilmer shot a 110
Erin Lapp shot a 136

The Spartan women's golf team is in action next on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they travel to the Edgewood College Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer #1 Wheaton College Sep. 4, 2007 WC: 5 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer result from Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at home against Wheaton College

#1 Wheaton College 5
Aurora University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Knaub scored the one AU goal
Allison Bailey had an assist
Jenny Jarvis had nine saves

Record:
Aurora University 0-2-1

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they travel to Coe College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Carleton College Sep. 2, 2007 AU: 1 CC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Sunday, September 2, 2007 at home against Carleton College

Aurora University 1
Carleton College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Tyler Klotz scored the AU goal
Jim Spann had the assist
Kevin Soderstrom earned his first collegiate victory with the shutout. He had one save

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Friday, September 7, 2007 when they travel to Centre College and take on Wabash College. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball St. Norbert College Tournament Sep. 1, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the St. Norbert College Invitational.

Game One
Aurora University 3
University of Chicago 2
(24-30, 30-24, 30-11, 27-30, 18-16)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 18 kills
Amanda Hills had 44 assists
Sara Stark had 28 digs
Andrea Buss had five blocks

Game Two
St. Norbert College 3
Aurora University 0
(19-30, 24-30, 16-30)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 12 kills and two blocks
Amanda Hills had 32 assists
Sara Stark had 13 digs

AU finished the tournament in second place with a 3-1 record.
Jill Smart and Andrea Buss were named All-Tournament

Record:
Aurora University 3-1

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, September 7, 2007 when they host the Jim Coleman Memorial Tournament. Game one of the day begins at 3:00 p.m. against Mount Mary College in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Wisconsin Lutheran College Sep. 1, 2007 WLC: 23 AU: 13
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Wisconsin Lutheran College 23
Aurora University 13

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 22 rushes for 126 yards and two touchdowns
Craig McQuade was 13 of 34 passing for 122 yards and three interceptions
Levi Reeder had five catches for 58 yards
Zach Sitter had five catches for 48 yards
Sean Saglin had six punt returns for 89 yards
Mike Budzinski had 15 tackles and one interception
Pat Funk had five tackles, two and one-half for loss and one quarterback sack.

Record:
Aurora University 0-1

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they host Coe College in a non-conference contest. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Grove City College Sep. 1, 2007 GC: 2 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Grove City College.

Grove City College 2
Aurora University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Katie Powell scored one goal
Laura Wagley had an assist
Jenny Jarvis had three saves in goal
AU outshot Grove City 25 to 10 in the game.

Record:
Aurora University 0-1-1

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 when they host the defending Division III National Champion Wheaton College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Elmhurst College Earlybird Invitational Aug. 31, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Results from Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Earlybird Invitational at Elmhurst College.

Women's Results
AU finished 12th in the 13 team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished 48th with a time of 16:44.65
Megan Cinto finished 67th with a time of 16:59.92
Kristen Rasich finished 90th with a time of 17:21.23
Kristen Renninger finished 91st with a time of 17:24.84

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they travel to the Cougar Invitational at Concordia University, Chicago. Meet time is set for 10:00 a.m. for the women at Schiller Park in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Elmhurst College Earlybird Invitational Aug. 31, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Results from Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Earlybird Invitational at Elmhurst College.

Men's Results
AU did not score as a team

Top Spartan Performers Derek Babson finished 68th with a time of 20:06.10
Kevin Peters finished 92nd with a time of 20:33.31
Tim Miller finished 148th with a time of 22:51.68

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 8, 2007 when they travel to the Cougar Invitational at Concordia University, Chicago. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. for the men at Schiller Park in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball St. Norbert College Tournament Aug. 31, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Friday, August 31, 2007 at the St. Norbert College Tournament.

Game One
Aurora University 3
Finlandia University 1
(30-19, 30-21, 30-20)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 11 kills
Sara Stark had 19 digs
Amanda Hills had 17 assists
Andrea Buss had six blocks

Game Two
Aurora University 3
Marian College 1
(24-30, 30-20, 30-16, 30-23)

Top Spartan Performers
Jill Smart had 11 kills
Sara Stark had 14 digs
Amanda Hills had 31 assists
Andrea Buss had three blocks

Record:
Aurora University 2-0

Next action for the Spartan Volleyball team comes on Saturday, September 1, 2007 when they play at the St. Norbert College Tournament. Game One against University of Chicago is at Noon with game two coming at 2:00 p.m. against St Norbert in De Pere, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Westminster College (PA) Aug. 31, 2007 AU: 1 WC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Friday, August 31, 2007 at Westminster College (PA.)

Aurora University 1
Westminster College (PA) 1

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Knaub tallied the AU goal
Laura Wagley had an assist.

Record:
Aurora University 0-0-1

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 1, 2007 when they play at Grove City College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Division III National Championships May. 26, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Thursday, May 24 and Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the 2007 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships in Oshkosh, WI.

AU's Adrian Kibiersza finished 14th in the discus with a throw of 43.07m (141'3") on Thursday and 11th in the shot put with a throw of 15.49m (50'10") on Saturday.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Division III National Championships May. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the 2007 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships in Oshkosh, WI.

AU's Adrian Kibiersza finished 14th in the discus with a throw of 43.07m (141'3").

Kibiersza is in action again at the 2007 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships on Saturday, May 26, 2007 when he competes in the Shot Put. The event will begin at noon at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in Oshkosh, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Northern Athletics Conference Tournament May. 5, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament at AU's Stuart Sports Complex.

Game 1
Score by Innings---------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 000 400 0 - 4 6 3
Lakeland College.... 003 000 0 - 3 7 2
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Top Spartan Performers
Anna Snyder improved her record to 7-1 on the season with six strikeouts in four and two-thirds innings of relief

Game Two - NAC Tournament Championship Game
Score by Innings------------------ R H E
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Edgewood College.... 000 100 1 - 2 8 2
Aurora University... 100 200 X - 3 3 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher earned the victory with five strikeouts
Julie Beenes was one for two with one run scored

Record:
Aurora University 35-8

The Spartans will now wait word from the NCAA Division III softball tournament committee on a possible bid to the 2007 NCAA Division III softball championships.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Northern Athletics Conference Tournament May. 4, 2007 AU: 10 EC: 3
Aurora University Spartan Softball Result from Friday, May 4, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament at AU's Stuart Sports Complex

Score by Innings------------------- R H E
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Edgewood College.... 300 000 0 - 3 9 2
Aurora University... 114 004 X - 10 10 3
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 15-4 on the season. She pitched the complete game and struck out one.
Nikki Veen was one for four with a home run, three runs batted in and two runs scored
Dana Cebular was two for four with a double and two runs scored
Abby Young was two for four with a double and two runs batted in

Record:
Aurora University 33-8; 21-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Saturday, May 5, 2007 when they take on Lakeland College in the winner's bracket final of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 9:00 a.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Apr. 28, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Maranatha Baptists Bible College

Game One
Score by Innings-------------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 000 004 110 - 6 9 2
Maranatha Crusaders. 003 000 000 - 3 6 2
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Top Spartan Performers
Martin Diaz was three for five with a double, one run batted in and one run scored
Tony Wellner was two for five with one run batted in
Joe Infantino was one for two with two runs scored and one run batted in
Kyle Mueller improved his record to 4-1 on the season. He pitched six innings and struck out six.
Adam Deckman pitched two innings, allowing no runs and struck out two
Ryan Fair picked up his fourth save of the season in one innings of work.

Game Two
Score by Innings------------------ R H E
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Aurora University... 273 030 3 - 18 20 1
Maranatha Crusaders. 000 200 0 - 2 5 3
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Top Spartan Performers
Jon Turek pitched the complete game to improve his record to 1-3 on the season. He struck out nine in seven innings.
Martin Diaz was four for five with a home run, double, six runs batted in and three runs scored.
Ray Kosmicki was three for three with one run batted in and one run scored
Dave Warner was three for five with two doubles, three runs batted in and two runs scored
Josh Damore was two for four with a double, three runs scored and two runs batted in
Joe Infantino was two for four with a double, one run scored and one run batted in.

Record:
Aurora University 14-18; 7-11 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 when they travel to Carthage College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Kenosha, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Benedictine University Apr. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at home against Benedictine University.

Game One
Score by Innings --------------- R H E
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Benedictine......... 001 000 0 - 1 4 0
Aurora University... 002 000 X - 2 4 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 13-3 on the season. She pitched the complete game striking out six.
Dana Cebular was one for three with a triple, one run scored and one run batted in
Abby Young was one for three with one run batted in

Game Two
Score by Innings---------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 100 024 1 - 8 13 0
Benedictine......... 010 000 0 - 1 5 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher improved her record to 12-2 on the season. She pitched the complete game, allowing five hits and struck out two
Michelle Holtorf was two for two with a home run (grand slam), double, four runs batted in and one run scored
Dana Cebular was two for four with a triple, double, two runs scored and one run batted in
Jamie Mueller was two for four with two runs scored
Caryssa Douglas was one for four with a home run, one run batted in and one run scored
Jen Spoden was one for three

Record:
Aurora University 31-5; 20-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Thursday, April 26, 2007 when they travel to University of Chicago. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Chicago, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Apr. 23, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Monday, April 23, 2007 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Game One
Score by Innings----------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 301 100 4 - 9 7 0
Maranatha Crusaders. 000 000 0 - 0 3 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Anna Snyder improved her record to 6-0 on the season. She pitched six innings allowing no runs and struck out seven.
Caryssa Dougles was one for two with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored
Briana Martin was one for three with a home run, four runs batted in and one run scored
Dana Cebular was two for four with two triples and two runs scored

Game Two
Score by Innings-------------- R H E
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Maranatha Crusaders. 000 00 - 0 2 1
Aurora University... 245 0X - 11 10 0
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone pitched three innings to improve her record to 12-3 on the season. She had two strikeouts
Abby Young was three for three with a home run, double, four runs batted in and one run scored
Dana Cebular was two for two with a double and three runs scored
Nikki Veen was one for one with a double, three runs batted in and one run scored

Record:
Aurora University 29-5; 18-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Marian College (WI) Apr. 21, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Marian College.

Game One
Score by Innings------------------R H E
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Aurora University... 000 021 1 - 4 8 1
Marian College...... 001 001 0 - 2 6 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 11-3 on the season, pitching the complete game to earn the victory. She struck out four.
Dana Cebular was two for four with a double and one run batted in.
Michelle Holtorf was two for three with one run scored and one run batted in.
Beth Okrie was one for two with one run scored, one run batted in and one stolen base.

Game Two
Score by Innings------------------R H E
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Marian College...... 000 000 0 - 0 3 1
Aurora University... 200 000 X - 2 7 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher improved her record to 11-2 on the season, pitching the complete game shutout for the victory. She allowed three hits and struck out five.
Dana Cebular was one for three with a double and one run scored.
Michelle Holtorf was two for three
Beth Okrie was one for three with one run batted in

Record:
Aurora University 27-5; 16-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Monday, April 23, 2007 when they travel to Maranatha Baptist Bible College for a Northern Athletics Conference doubleheader. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Benedictine University Invitational Apr. 21, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Benedictine University Invitational.

AU finished fifth in the 20 team meet with a score of 41.50

Top Spartan Performers
Adrian Kibiersza won the discus with a throw of 48.70m (159'09"), finished fourth in the shot put with a throw of 15.16m (49'09") and 20th in the hammer with a throw of 31.45m (103'02").
Travis Quigley finished third in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.96 and third in the 400m hurdles with a time of 56.40.
Jake Schlueter finished third in the 3,000m Steeplechase with a time of 10:21.07.
Pierre Nealon finished fourth in the triple jump with a jump of 12.94m. (42'05.50") and 11th in the long jump with a jump of 5.98m (19'07.50").
John Oakley finished sixth in the high jump with a jump of 1.83m (6'00").
Tommy Ferguson finished ninth in the 1,500m run with a time of 4:13.65.

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 when they travel to the North Central College "Old Fashion Meet" in Naperville, IL. Meet time is set for 4:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Benedictine University Invitational Apr. 21, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Results from Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Benedictine University Invitational.

AU finished 14th in the 22 team meet with a score of 11.00

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Brennan won the hammer with a throw of 43.41m (142'05") and finished 18th in the shot put with a throw of 10.49m (34'05").
Fran Sikorski finished eighth in the 1,500m run with a time of 5:10.36.

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 when they travel to the North Central College "Old Fashion Meet" in Naperville, IL. Meet time is set for 4:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Benedictine University Invitational Apr. 21, 2007 First-Place
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Rockford College Invitational.

AU won the Invitational with a team score of 321

Top Spartan Performers
Alex Kline-Wedeen finished tied for second with a 78
Jon Sample finished tied for second with a 78
Mark Frantzen finished tied for sixth with a 79
Dusty Magee finished 15th with an 86
Pete Miller finished 17th with an 88

The win marks AU's second win in the last four Invitationals with the other two finishes being runner-up (second-place)

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Monday, April 30, 2007 when they travel to the Elmhurst College Invitational. Meet time is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Brook Country Club.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Rockford College Apr. 21, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Saturday, April 21, 2007 at home against Rockford College.

Game One
Score by Innings------------------------R H E
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Rockford College.... 000 000 000 001 - 1 10 1
Aurora University... 000 000 000 000 - 0 6 2
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Top Spartan Performers
Jon Turek pitched nine shutout innings and struck out 10.
Ryan Fair got the loss (2-2 on the season). He pitched three innings, allowing one unearned run and struck out four.

Game Two
Score by Innings--------------------R H E
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Rockford College.... 210 100 001 - 5 10 1
Aurora University... 002 001 000 - 3 9 0
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Top Spartan Performers
Dave Warner was two for three with a home run, one run scored and one run batted in.
Josh Damore was two for four with a double and one run batted in
Zach DeGrush was two for four with one run scored.

Record:
Aurora University 12-17; 5-11 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Monday, April 23, 2007 when they host Wheaton College at Elfstrom Stadium. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Geneva, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Rockford College Apr. 19, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Thursday, April 19, 2007 at home against Rockford College.

Game 1
Score by Innings-------------- R H E
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Rockford College.... 000 00 - 0 3 2
Aurora University... 035 1X - 9 9 0
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 9-3 on the season. She pitched four innings, allowing no runs and struck out four
Anna Snyder pitched one inning and struck out one
Dana Cebular was three for three with a double, two runs scored, two runs batted in and one stolen base
Michelle Holtorf was two for two with two runs scored and one stolen base
Nikki Veen was one for three with a double and three runs batted in

Game 2
Score by Innings----------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 070 100 3 - 11 15 0
Rockford College.... 000 100 0 - 1 4 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher improved her record to 10-2 on the season. She pitched six innings, allowing one run, three hits and struck out five
Mary Pat Cummings pitched one inning and struck out one
Dana Cebular was three for four with a double, two runs scored, two runs batted in and two stolen bases
Caryssa Douglas was two for three with a double, two runs scored and one stolen base
Briana Martin was three for four with a double, two runs batted in and one run scored

Record:
Aurora University 23-5; 14-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Friday, April 20, 2007 when they travel to Elmhurst College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Elmhurst, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball North Central College Apr. 17, 2007 AU: 7 NCC: 3
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Result from Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Elfstrom Stadium against North Central College.

Score by Innings------------------ R H E
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North Central....... 000 210 000 - 3 7 3
Aurora University... 130 020 10X - 7 12 3
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Top Spartan Performers
Chris Koudelka improved his record to 2-1 on the season. He pitched six innings, allowing three runs, one earned and struck out one
Josh Damore was two for four with a double, three runs scored and one run batted in
Dave Warner was two for two with one run scored and one stolen base
Martin Diaz was two for five with a double and one run batted in
Tony Wellner was one for two with three walks
Joe Infantino was three for six with one run scored, one run batted in and one stolen base

Record:
Aurora University 12-13; 5-7 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Wisconsin Lutheran College Apr. 14, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College

Game One
Score by Innings---------------- R H E
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Aurora University... 001 011 2 - 5 9 0
Wisconsin Lutheran.. 000 000 0 - 0 6 0
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 8-3 on the season. She pitched the complete game shutout, allowing six hits and striking out eight
Jen Spoden was two for two with a double and one run scored
Nikki Veen was two for four with a double, two runs batted in and one run scored
Beth Okrie was one for two with a triple and one run scored

Game Two
Score by Innings---------------R H E
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Wisconsin Lutheran.. 000 00 - 0 1 2
Aurora University... 041 21 - 8 11 2
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher improved her record to 8-2. She pitched four innings allowing no runs and one hit
Anna Snyder pitched one inning and struck out two
Abby Young was three for four with one run batted in and one run scored
Jamie Mueller was two for three with two runs batted in and two runs scored
Julie Beenes was two for three with one run batted in and one run scored

Record:
Aurora University 19-5; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 when they host Alverno College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Concordia University, WI Apr. 14, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Saturday, April 14, 2007 at home against Concordia University, WI

Game One
Score by Innings--------------------R H E
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Concordia University 000 000 011 - 2 7 2
Aurora University... 000 000 000 - 0 3 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Jon Turek pitched a complete game, striking out four. With the loss he falls to 0-3 on the season.

Game Two
Score by Innings ------------------- R H E
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Concordia University 000 101 110 - 4 10 1
Aurora University... 101 100 000 - 3 9 2
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Top Spartan Performers
Martin Diaz was two for four with a double and one run batted in

Record:
Aurora University 11-13; 5-7 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 when they host North Central College at Elfstrom Stadium. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Geneva, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Concordia University, WI Apr. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at home against Concordia University, WI.

Game 1
Score by Innings-------------------- R H E
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Concor Wis................. 410 000 0 - 5 8 4
Aurora University........ 106 031 X - 11 11 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Nicole Capone improved her record to 7-3 on the season. She pitched the complete game, allowing eight hits and struck out two
Dana Cebular was two for five with a home run, double, two runs scored and one run batted in
Caryssa Douglas was three for four with one run scored and one run batted in
Nikki Veen was two for four with three runs batted in and two runs scored

Game 2
Score by Innings ------------------- R H E
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Aurora University...... 001 411 3 - 10 16 1
Concor Wis............... 100 000 0 - 1 6 5
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Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher improved her record to 7-2 on the season. She pitched the complete game, allowing one run and struck out eight.
Dana Cebular was two for five with a home run, four runs batted in and three runs scored
Abby Young was four for five with a double
Jamie Mueller was three for four with a double, two runs scored and one run batted in

Record:
Aurora University 17-5; 8-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Thursday, April 12, 2007, when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

**AU's game at Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 has been postponed due to inclement weather**

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Dominican University Apr. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at home against Dominican University.

Game 1
Score by Innings-------------------- R H E
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Dominican University 000 100 000 - 1 1 2
Aurora University..... 000 010 10X - 2 4 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Kyle Mueller pitched eight and one-thirds of no-hit ball before having his no-hit attempt broken up, He earned the victory with allowing one hit, two walks and striking out six.
Ryan Fair earned his third save of the season, pitching two-thirds of an inning. Matt Anklam was one for three with two runs batted in

Game 2
Score by Innings ------------------- R H E
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Dominican University 021 000 010 - 4 7 1
Aurora University..... 000 001 100 - 2 6 1
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Top Spartan Performers
Ray Kosmicki was two for three with one run scored

Record:
Aurora University 11-11; 5-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Saturday, April 14, 2007 when they host Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for noon at Oswego H.S. in Oswego, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Concordia University - Chicago Apr. 9, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Monday, April 9, 2007, at Concordia University, Chicago.

Game One
Score by Innings------------------R H E
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Aurora University... 331 000 1 - 8 10 1
Concordia Chicago... 000 000 0 - 0 3 4
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Top Spartan Performers
Abby Young was three for four with a home run, double, three runs batted in and one run scored
Jen Spoden was one for two with a home run, one run scored and one run batted in.
Nicole Capone improved her record to 4-3 on the season, pitching four innings, allowing one hit and no runs
Brittany Butcher pitched three innings to eanr her first save of the season, allowing no runs and two hits.

Game Two
Score by Innings---------------R H E
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Concordia Chicago... 000 00 - 0 3 2
Aurora University... 441 0X - 9 12 1
-------------------------------------- Caryssa Douglas was two for two with a home run, three runs batted in and two runs scored
Nikki Veen was two for three with a home run, two runs scored and two runs batted in
Abby Young was three for three with a double, two runs scored and one run batted in
Dana Cebular was one for three with a home run, two runs scored and one run batted in
Anna Snyder earned the victory to improve to 5-0 on the season, allowing one hit, no runs and struck out seven.
Mary Pat Cummings pitched the final two innings, allowing no runs and two hits

Record:
Aurora University 15-5; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, when they host Concordia University, Wisconsin. The Northern Athletics Conference doubleheader is set for begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Chicagoland Championships Apr. 7, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Results from Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Chicagoland Outdoor Championships hosted by North Central College.

Women's Track and Field
AU finished 12th in the 16 team meet with 12 points

Top Spartan Performers
Morgan Jacquette finished fifth and set an AU record in the 5,000m run with a time of 19:08.85
Sarah Brennan finished fourth in the hammer throw with a throw of 42.71m (140-01)
Nichole Greening finished sixth in the Javelin with a throw of 29.89m (98-01)

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Saturday, April 14, 2007 when they travel to the Wheaton College Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Chicagoland Championships Apr. 7, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Chicagoland Outdoor Championships hosted by North Central College.

Men's Track and Field
AU finished 10th in the 20 team meet with 27 points

Top Spartan Performers
Adrian Kibiersza finished second and set an AU record in the discus with a throw of 45.47m (149-02), he also finished fourth in the shot put with a throw of 14.58m (47-10.00)
Pierre Nealon finished seventh in the triple jump with a jump of 12.94m (42-05.50) and he finished 12th in the long jump with a jump of 6.13m (20-01.50)
John Oakley finished fourth in the high jump with a jump of 1.81m (5-11.25)
Jake Schlueter finished 15th and set an AU record in the steeplechase with a time of 10:28.9h
Travis Quigley finished eighth in the 110m hurdles with a time of 16.53 and 10th in the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.56
Tommy Ferguson finished 30th and set an AU record in the 1,500m run with a time of 4:18.16

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Saturday, April 14, 2007 when they travel to the Wheaton College Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Tennis Milwaukee School of Engineering Apr. 3, 2007 MSOE: 8 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Tennis Results from Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at home against Milwaukee School of Engineering.

MSOE 8
Aurora University 1

Singles Results
1 singles - Mark Outell (MSOE) defeated Marshall Reed (AU)- 6-4, 6-1
2 singles - David LaCombe (MSOE) defeated Brian Crouch (AU) 6-2, 6-2
3 singles - Marteo Lazauui (MSOE) defeated Dan Fink (AU) 7-5, 6-0
4 singles - Mark Ohland (MSOE) defeated Andrew Price (AU) 6-2, 6-4
5 singles - Cole Guetshow (AU) defeated Ross Slocum (MSOE) 6-2, 6-4
6 singles - Jason Anderson (MSOE) defeated John O'Connor (AU) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles Results
1 doubles - Outell/Ohland (MSOE) defeated Reed/Crouch (AU)
2 doubles - LaCombe/Lazauui (MSOE) defeated Price/Guetschow (AU)
3 doubles - Anderson and Mitch Paulus (MSOE) defeated Fink/O'Connor (AU)

Record:
Aurora University 2-1; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's tennis team comes on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 when they host Concordia University, Chicago. Meet time is set for 3:00 p.m. at West Aurora HS in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Golf Anderson University Invitational Apr. 2, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Golf Results from the Anderson College Invitational on Sunday, April 1 (Round 1) and Monday, April 2, 2007 (Round 2).

AU finished fourth in the 11 team meet with a team score of 629 (319-310)

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had a two-day score of 155 (83-72)
Pete Miller had a two-day score of 157 (79-78)
Alex Kline-Wedeen had a two-day score of 159 (79-80)
Mark Frantzen had a two-day score of 161 (79-82)
Shane Roland had a two-day score of 162 (82-80)

Next action for the Spartan men's golf team comes on Saturday, April 14, 2007 when they travel to the Benedictine University Invitational. Meet time is set for 1:00 p.m. at Seven Bridges in Lisle.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Wisconsin Lutheran College Mar. 31, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Results from Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

AU's women finished with a team score of 95 and a second place finish in the five team meet

Top Spartan Performers Nichole Greening won the javelin with a throw of 31.29m
Sarah Brennan won the discus with a throw of 28.32m, won the hammer throw with a throw of 39.51m and finished second in the shot put with a throw of 9.17m

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7 at the Chicagoland Championships. The three-day meet is hosted by North Central College with Thursday and Friday beginning at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Wisconsin Lutheran College Apr. 2, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

AU's men finished with a team score of 145 and a second place finish in the five team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Craig Mariano won the 400m with a time of 50.85
Derek Babson won the 800m with a time of 2:04.02
Travis Quigley won the 100m hurdles with a time of 16.20 and won the 400m hurdles with a time of 59.31
The AU 4x400m relay team (Mariano, Scott Anderson, Babson and David Mathew) won with a time of 3:32.90
Jeff Fellers won the pole vault with a vault of 3.65m
Adrian Kibiersza won discus with a throw of 44.18m

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7 at the Chicagoland Championships. The three-day meet is hosted by North Central College with Thursday and Friday beginning at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Marian College Apr. 1, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Elfstrom Stadium against Marian College

Game 1
Score By Inning--------------------R-H-E
Marian College...... 100 231 300 - 10 15 3
Aurora University... 000 223 301 - 11 18 2
(Game began at noon, one inning was played before a three hour and 25 minute rain delay. Game restarted at 3:40)

Top Spartan Performers
Josh Damore was five for six with a double three runs batted in (including the game winner in the bottom of the ninth) and two runs scored
Joe Infantino was four for six with three runs scored (including the game winner in the bottom of the ninth)
Tony Wellner was three for five with two doubles and two runs scored
Luke Krippel was three for five with one run batted in and one run scored

Game 2
Score By Inning---------------------R-H-E
Marian College...... 210 112 100 0 - 8 12 1
Aurora University... 140 000 210 1 - 9 15 3

Top Spartan Performers
Josh Damore was four for five with two doubles, two runs batted in and one run scored
Jay Zimmerman was three for five with a double, three runs batted in and two runs scored
Joe Infantino was one for three with three walks and three runs scored
Ryan Fair earned the win, he pitched the final two innings. He is now 2-1 on the season.

Record:
Aurora University 9-9; 3-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, Chicago. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Tennis Marian College Mar. 31, 2007 AU: 5 MC: 4
Aurora University Spartan Men's Tennis Results from Saturday, March 31, 2007 at home against Marian College

Aurora University 5
Marian College 4

Singles Results
Tyler Leinweber (MC) defeated Marshall Reed (AU) at 1 singles - 6 - 2, 6 - 2
Brian Ottman (MC) defeated Brian Crouch (AU) at 2 singles 6 - 0, 6 - 0
Lucas Neiman (MC) defeated Dan Fink (AU) at 3 singles - 6 - 2, 6 - 0
Andrew Price (AU) defeated Kyle Ohland (MC) at 4 singles 6 - 0, 5 - 7, 6 - 2
Cole Guetschow (AU) defeated Chee Vang (MC) at 5 singles - 6 - 1, 6 - 3
Jimmy Hunt (AU) defeated John Thompson (MC) at 6 singles 5 - 7, 6 - 4, 7 - 6 7 - 5 tie break

Doubles Results
Leinweber and Neiman (MC) defeated Reed and Crouch (AU) at 1 doubles - 8 - 4
Guetschow and Price (AU) defeated Ottman and Vang (MC) at 2 doubles 8 - 5
Fink and Hunt (AU) defeated Luis Cortes and Thompson (MC) at 3 doubles 8 - 2

AU's John O'Connor won a consolation match 13-11

Record:
Aurora University 2-0; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's tennis team comes on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering. Match time is set for 3:00 p.m. at West Aurora High School.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Edgewood College Mar. 31, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Saturday, March 31, 2007 at home against Edgewood College

Game 1
Score By Inning.....................R-H-E
Edgewood College....... 100 000 0 - 1-5-1
Aurora University...... 020 401 X - 7-12-0

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was three for four with a triple, two runs batted in and two runs scored
Beth Okrie was three for three with on run scored
Jamie Mueller was two for three with three runs batted in and one run scored

Game 2
Score By Innings..................R-H-E
Aurora University...... 200 010 - 3-7-1
Edgewood College....... 000 010 - 1-6-2
(Game was concluded after 6 innings due to inclement weather)

Top Spartan Performers
Julie Beenes was one for three with a home run, two runs batted in and one run scored
Dana Cebular was one for three with a home run, two runs scored and one run batted in
Beth Okrie was two for three

Record:
Aurora University 13-5; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, IL. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball North Central College Mar. 29, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Results from Thursday, March 29, 2007 at home against North Central College.

Game One
Score by Innings.................R.H..E
North Central College.001.103.1..6.13.1
Aurora University.....110.000.2..4..8.4

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was two for three with one run scored
Nikki Veen was two for four with one run scored
Abby Young was one for three with a home run and two runs batted in

Game Two
Score by Innings.................R.H..E
North Central College.000.003.0..3.8..0
Aurora University.....000.010.0..1.10.2

Top Spartan Performers
Briana Martin was three for three with a double
Dana Cebular was two for four with one run batted in

Record:
Aurora University 11-5; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Saturday, March 31, 2007 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for Noon at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Benedictine University Mar. 29, 2007 AU: 14 BU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Result from Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Benedictine University

Score by Innings......................R.H..E
Aurora University.......002.164.001..14.18.1
Benedictine University..132.000.010..7..12.6

Top Spartan Performers
Dennis Vietoris earned his first win of the season, pitching seven innings, striking out 10, allowing 10 hits and six runs, four earned.
Tony Wellner was five for six with two doubles, four runs batted in and two runs scored.
Zach DeGrush was three for six with three runs batted in and two runs scored
Kevin Fitzgerald was three for four with two runs scored and one run batted in.

Record:
Aurora University 7-9; 1-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Saturday, March 31, 2007 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for Noon at Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Benedictine University Mar. 27, 2007 BU: 5 AU: 4
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Result from Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Benedictine University.

Benedictine University 5
Aurora University 4

Top Spartan Performers
Martin Diaz was two for three with one run batted in
Matt Anklam was two for four with a home run
Jay Zimmerman was one for three with a double and two runs scored

Record:
Aurora University 6-9; 0-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Tennis Rockford College Mar. 27, 2007 AU: 9 RC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Tennis result from Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 9
Rockford College 0

Singles
Marshall Reed (AU) def Adam Woosley (RC) 5-7, 6-0, 6-0
Brian Crouch (AU) def Brad Pemberton (RC) 6-3, 6-0
Andrew Price (AU) def Kenny McNeal (RC) 6-0, 6-0
Dan Fink (AU) def Adam Reyenger (RC) 6-1, 6-0
Cole Guetschow (AU) won by default
Jimmy Hunt (AU) won by default

Doubles
Reed/Crouch (AU) def Woosley/Pemberton (RC) 8-1
Hunt/Guetschow (AU) def. McNeal/Reyenger (RC) 8-0
Price/Fink (AU) won by default

Record:
Aurora University 1-0; 1-0

Next action for the Spartan men's tennis team comes on Saturday, March 31, 2007 when they host Marian College at noon and University of Dubuque at 3:00 p.m. Matches will take place at West Aurora High School.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Wheaton College Mar. 26, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Result from Monday, March 26, 2007 at Wheaton College.

Game One
Aurora University 9
Wheaton College 3

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was five for five with two doubles and three runs scored
Nikki Veen was two for four with a triple, two runs scored and one run batted in
Briana Martin was two for four with two doubles and four runs batted in
Nicole Capone earned the victory, pitching the complete game, allowing six hits, three runs and struck out three.

Game Two
Aurora University 8
Wheaton College 0 (6 innings)

Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher earned the complete game shutout victory, pitching six innings, allowing three hits and struck out five.
Beth Okrie was two for three with a triple and three runs batted in
Julie Beenes was two for three with two runs scored and two runs batted in
Briana Martin was one for three two runs scored and one run batted in
Nikki Veen was one for two with two runs scored

Record:
Aurora University 11-3; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Thursday, March 29, 2007 when they host North Central College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Stuart Sports Complex.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Rhodes College Mar. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Results from Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Rhodes College.

Women's Track and Field
No team scores were kept in the meet

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski set AU records in the 800m run and 1,500m run. She finished seventh in the 800m with a time of 5:01.12 and ninth in the 1,500m with a time of 2:28.23
Allison Shopinski set an AU record, finishing 11th in the 10,000m run with a time of 49:59.65
Sarah Brennan finished fourth in the hammer throw with a throw of 39.64m

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field teams comes on Saturday, March 31, 2007 when they travel to the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Rhodes College Mar. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Rhodes College.

Men's Track and Field
No team scores were kept in the meet

Top Spartan Performers
Adrian Kibiersza set an AU record in the discus with a throw of 43.64m finishing sixth and finished sixth in the shot put with a throw of 14.67m
Travis Quigley finished sixth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 57.92
John Oakley finished seventh in the high jump with a jump of 1.78m
Jeff Fellers finished eighth in the pole vault with a vault of 3.35m

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field teams comes on Saturday, March 31, 2007 when they travel to the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Dominican University Mar. 25, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan softball results from Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Dominican University.

Game One
Aurora University 10
Dominican University 0 (5 innings)

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was two for three with two runs scored and one run batted in
Nikki Veen was one for two with a home run, four runs batted in and one run scored
Abby Young was three for four with a home run, five runs batted in and one run scored
Jen Spoden was one for one with two runs scored
Nicole Capone pitched the first three innings and allowed one hit, no runs and struck out one
Anna Snyder improved her record to 5-0 as she pitched the final two innings and struck out four

Game Two
Aurora University 10
Dominican University 1 (5 innings)

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was two for three with a home run, three runs scored and two runs batted in
Nikki Veen was one for two with two runs batted in
Brianna Martin was two for three with a home run, five runs batted in and one run scored
Beth Okre was one for one with two runs scored
Brittany Butcher improved to 3-1, pitching the first four innings and allowed four hits and struck out three
Mary Pat Cummings pitched the final inning and struck out one

Record:
Aurora University 9-3; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Monday, March 26, 2007 when they travel to Wheaton College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball Lakeland College Mar. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Results from Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Lakeland College.

Game One
Lakeland College 8
Aurora University 6

Top Spartan Performers
Joe Infantino was two for three with two runs batted in and one run scored
Josh Damore was three for five with a double, one run batted in and one run scored
Jay Zimmerman was three for five with a double and one run scored

Game Two
Lakeland College 6
Aurora University 4

Top Spartan Performers
Joe Infantino was two for five with one run batted in and one stolen base.
Dennis Vietoris pitched 6-1/3 innings in relief, sllowing two hits and one run.

Record:
Aurora University 6-7; 0-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Sunday, March 25, 2007 when they travel to Augustana College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Rock Island, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Baseball North Park University Mar. 20, 2007 NPU: 7 AU: 6
Aurora University Spartan Baseball Result from Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at North Park University.

North Park University 7
Aurora University 6

Top Spartan Performers
Dave Warner was two for four with a double, run scored and run batted in
Jay Zimmerman was two for four with a double and run scored
Joe Infantino was two for four with a run scored.
Ryan Fair picked up the loss in relief, he is 0-1 on the year.
The Spartans committed eight errors in the contest, including two in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Record:
Aurora University 6-5

Next action for the Spartan baseball team comes on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, when they host Wheaton College in a non-conference doubleheader. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. at Oswego High School.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Softball Gene Cusic Classic Mar. 3, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Softball Result from Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida.

Game One
Aurora University 13
Johnson and Whales 0 (5 innings)

Top Spartan Performers
Dana Cebular was three-for-three with two home runs (both in the first inning), a double, three runs batted in and three runs scored.
Caryssa Douglas was three-for-three with two doubles and two runs batted in
Abby Young was one-for-three with three runs scored
Jen Spoden was two-for-three with three runs batted in
Anna Snyder picked up her first collegiate win. She pitched the final two innings and had five strikeouts
Nicole Capone threw the first three innings and struck out three.
Snyder and Capone combined on a no-hitter.

Game Two
Aurora University 5
Alfred University 3

Top Spartan Performers
Caryssa Douglas was three-for-three with two runs batted in and one run scored
Dana Cebular was two-for-four with a double and two runs scored
Michelle Holtorf was one-for-three with two runs batted in
Brittany Butcher improved to 1-0 on the season, she allowed four hits, three runs and struck out eight in seven innings.

Record:
Aurora University 2-0

Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on Sunday, March 4, 2007 when they take on Capital University in a doubleheader beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, FL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Calvin College Mar. 2, 2007 CC: 69 AU: 68
Aurora University Spartan Men's basketball Result from Friday, March 2, 2007 at home against Calvin College in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Calvin College 69
Aurora University 68

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 21 points (all in second-half) and five assists
Larry Welton had 15 points and eight rebounds
Mike Leonard had 11 rebounds and six points
Chad Trudo had six points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 25-3

The Spartans conclude the 2006-2007 season with a school record 25 wins and the Northern Athletics Conference regular season and tournament champions.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Feb. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Result from Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championships.

Women's Results
Aurora University finished third in the NAC Indoor Championship with 110 points.

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski won the 800m run with a time of 2:31.46 (AU record), Mile run with a time of 5:33.96 (AU record) and the 3000m run with a time of 11:30.44 (AU record)..
Sarah Brennan won the weight throw with a throw of 14.13m
The AU distance medley team of Sikorski, Kristen Renninger, Maureen Bennett and megan Cinto won with a time of 14:27.59.
Morgan Jacquette finished second in the 5000m run with a time of 20:58.99

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Friday, March 2, 2007 when they travel to the Gill Athletics Last Chance meet at Carthage College. Meet time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Kenosha, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Feb. 24, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Result from Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championships.

Men's Results
Aurora University won the NAC Indoor Championship with 186 points

Top Spartan Performers
Craig Mariano won the 200m dash with a time of 23.32 (AU record) and the 400m dash with a time of 52.06 (AU record)
David Mathew won the 800m run with a time of 2:00.82
Travis Quigley won the 55m hurdles with a time of 8.26 (AU record)
Pierre Nealon won the triple jump with a jump of 12.48m.
Adrian Kibiersza won the shot put with a throw of 15.10 (AU record)
The AU distance medley team of Mathew, Mariano, Scott Anderson and Derek Babson finished second with a time of 11:37.27
John Oakley won the high jump with a jump of 1.96m (AU record)
Jeff Fellers won the pole vault with a vault of 3.96m

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Friday, March 2, 2007 when they travel to the Gill Athletics Last Chance meet at Carthage College. Meet time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Kenosha, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Edgewood College Feb. 24, 2007 #15 AU: 85 EC: 69
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 24, 2007 at home against Edgewood College in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship.

#15 Aurora University 85
Edgewood College 69

AU sets a single season record for wins in a season with their 25th.
AU wins the 2006-2007 Northern Athletics Conference regular season and tournament championships.

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 29 points, seven assists and seven rebounds
Larry Welton had 16 points and five rebounds
Doug Lambert had 14 points
Dusty Magee had 11 points

Record:
#15 Aurora University 25-2; 16-2 NAC

The Spartans will now wait to hear from the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball selection committee on their potential bid into the 2007 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championships. Announcement will be made at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2007.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Feb. 23, 2007 #15 AU: 86 LC: 72
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, February 23, 2007 at home against Lakeland College in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-Final.

#15 Aurora University 86
Lakeland College 72

Top Spartan Performers
With the win, AU ties the single season record for wins with 24.
Larry Welton had a game-high 30 points on four-of-six from three-point range and 10-of-11 from the free throw line. He had 22 points in the second half./
Darrick Leonard had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. He was 7-of-11 from the field and had six assists
Mike Leonard had 17 points and seven rebounds

Record:
#15 Aurora University 24-2; 16-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 24, 2007 when they host Edgewood College in the NAC Tournament Championship Game. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Benedictine University Feb. 22, 2007 BU: 68 AU: 63
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 22, 2007 at home against Benedictine University in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

Benedictine University 68
Aurora University 63

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a double double with a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds. With her her 21 points, Guise becomes the sixth AU women's basketball player to enter the 1,000-point club.
Laura Wiesner had 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field.
Beth Plucinski had seven points and seven assists

Record:
Aurora University 17-9; 14-5 NAC

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Rockford College Feb. 17, 2007 #15 AU: 97 RC: 77
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Rockford College.

#15 Aurora University 97
Rockford College 77

Top Spartan Performer
Dusty Magee had a game-high 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting from three-point range.
Larry Welton had a double-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and four assists.
Chad Trudo had 19 points on five-of-seven shooting from three-point range and five rebounds.
Mike Leonard had 16 points and five rebounds.
Darrick Leonard had 10 assists, five points and five rebounds.

Record:
#15 Aurora University 23-2; 16-2 NAC

With the win, AU wins the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball conference championship. AU will be the No. 1 seed in the upcming NAC post season tournament.

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Friday, February 23, 2007 in the NAC tournamwnt semi-final round. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium against the winner of the No. 4 vs. No. 5 1st round game on Tuesday night.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Rockford College Feb. 17, 2007 AU: 57 RC: 44
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Rockford College.

Aurora University 57
Rockford College 44

Top Spartan Performer
Naomi Guise had a game-high 26 points, eight steals and six rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 17-8; 14-5 NAC

With the win, AU clinches a tie for 2nd place in the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference women's basketball season. With a tie-breaker, AU will be the No. 2 seed in the upcming NAC post season tournament.

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 22, 2007 in the NAC tournamwnt semi-final round. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium against the winner of the No. 3 Benedictine University vs. No. 6 Lakeland College 1st round game on Monday night.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Feb. 15, 2007 AU: 77 MBBC: 55
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 15, 2007 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 77
Maranatha Baptist 55

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 26 points on 13-of-16 shooting from the field, seven rebounds and six steals
Beth Plucinski had 12 points, five assists and five rebounds
Meagan Re had six points and six assists

Record:
Aurora University 16-8; 13-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 17, 2007 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University, IL Feb. 15, 2007 #15 AU: 109 CUC: 86
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 15, 2007 at home against Concordia University, Chicago.

#15 Aurora University 109
Concordia University 86

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field, eight assists and five steals
Larry Welton had 21 points and four rebounds
Mike Leonard had 16 points on seven-of-nine shooting from the field and six rebounds
Dusty Magee had 11 points and three assists

Record:
#15 Aurora University 22-2; 15-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 17, 2007 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Feb. 14, 2007 AU: 70 AC: 53
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Alverno College.

Aurora University 70
Alverno College 53

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 24 points (11-of-22 shooting from the field), six rebounds and four steals.
Lexi Pioli had 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting from three-point range
Alison Kohler had 10 points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 15-8; 12-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 15, 2007 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Track Lewis University Invitational Feb. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Track and Field Results from Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Lewis University

Women's Track and Field
No team scores were recorded in the meet

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski set school record in 3000m with a time of 11:09.76
Nichole Greening was named AU Women's Athlete of the Meet

Next action for the Spartan women's track and field team comes on Friday, February 16, 2007 when they travel to the Chicagoland Indoor Championships at Lewis University. Meet time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Romeoville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Track Lewis University Invitational Feb. 10, 2007 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Track and Field Results from Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Lewis University

Men's Track and Field
No team scores recorded in the meet

Top Spartan Performers
David Mathew was selected as the AU Men's Athlete of the Meet after running 2:02.75 in the 800m
John Oakley jumped 1.88m (6'2") in the High Jump
Jeff Fellers vaulted to a school record in the pole vault at 4.10m (13'5")
Tom Sroka broke his own school record in the shot put with a throw of 15.39m (50'6")
Adrian Kibiersza threw a 15.21m (49'11") in the shot put

Next action for the Spartan men's track and field team comes on Saturday, February 17, 2007 when they travel to the Chicagoland Indoor Championships in Chicago, IL. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Dominican University Feb. 10, 2007 #21 AU: 84 DU: 80 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Dominican University.

#21 Aurora University 83
Dominican University 80 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 32 points on 12-of-13 shooting from the free-throw line and seven rebounds
Darrick Leonard had a double-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds and four assists
Dusty Magee had 10 points

Record:
#21 Aurora University 21-2 ; 14-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, February 15, 2007 when they Host Concordia University, Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium. Senior Night festivities will occur prior to tip-off an d following the women's game beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Feb. 10, 2007 AU: 79 DU: 47
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Dominican University.

Aurora University 79
Dominican University 47

AU led 49-16 at halftime

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 18 points, six rebounds and four steals. With her 18 points, Guise becomes the AU single season record holder for points scored in a season. She currently has 501 breaking the old mark of 500 by Spartan legend Dana Lettow.
Beth Plucinski had 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists
Laura Wiesner had 12 points on four-of-six shooting from the field.

Record:
Aurora University 14-8; 11-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 when they travel to Alverno College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Edgewood College Feb. 8, 2007 EC: 56 AU: 55
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 8, 2007 at home against Edgewood College on Senior Night

Edgewood College 56
Aurora University 55

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 17 points and five steals
Laura Wiesner had 14 points and seven rebounds
Beth Plucinski had six points, 10 assists and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 13-8; 10-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 10, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Edgewood College Feb. 7, 2007 #21 AU: 90 EC: 62
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at home against Edgewood College.

#21 Aurora University 90
Edgewood College 62

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 24 points on six-of-eight shooting from three-point range and five assists
Chad Trudo had a double-double with 16 points on four-of-six shooting from three-point range and 10 rebounds
Dusty Magee had 16 points on four-of-eight shooting from three-point range
Larry Welton had 16 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots
Mike Leonard had 10 points and six rebounds
AU shot 50.0% from three-point range for the game (18-of-36)

Record:
#21 Aurora University 20-2; 13-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 10, 2007 when they travel to Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Marian College Feb. 3, 2007 #16 AU: 81 MC: 53
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 3, 2007 at home against Marian College

#16 Aurora University 81
Marian College 53

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals
Chad Trudo had 16 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field.
Mike Leonard had 10 points and six rebounds
Dusty Magee had 10 points
Lance Robinson had nine rebounds and seven assists

Record:
#16 Aurora University 19-2; 12-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 when they host Edgewood College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Marian College Feb. 3, 2007 AU: 73 MC: 55
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, February 3, 2007 at home against Marian College

Aurora University 73
Marian College 55

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 26 points, six rebounds and four steals
Beth Plucinski had 24 points, six assists and five steals
Tiffani Gueste had 10 rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 13-7; 10-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 when they host Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Feb. 1, 2007 AU: 100 MBBC: 49
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, February 1, 2007 at home against Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

#16 Aurora University 100
Maranatha Baptist 49

Top Spartan Performers
AU had 14 of 16 players who played score in the contest.
The Spartans were 19-of-38 from three-point range (50.0%)
Alex Shimko had a game-high 19 points on seven-of-nine shooting from the field and five-of-six from three-point range.
Larry Welton had 13 points and four assists
Chad Trudo had 11 points on three-of-four from three-point range
Lance Robinson had 10 rebounds, four steals and three assists

Record:
#16 Aurora University 18-2; 11-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 3, 2007 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Jan. 31, 2007 AU: 64 WLC: 56
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 64
Wisconsin Lutheran College 56

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wiesner had a double-double with 22 points on six-of-nine shooting from the field and 10-of-12 from the free throw line and 11 rebounds.
Naomi Guise had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven steals.
Beth Plucinski had 12 points

Record:
Aurora University 12-7; 9-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, February 3, 2007 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Benedictine University Jan. 27, 2007 #18 AU: 83 BU: 79
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 27, 2007 at home against Benedictine University

#18 Aurora University 83
Benedictine University 79

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 19 points and three rebounds
Dusty Magee had 16 points on eight-of-eight from the free throw line
Darrick Leonard had 16 points and nine assists
Doug Lambert had 15 points on five-of-seven shooting from the field
Mike Leonard had 11 points and eight rebounds

Record:
#18 Aurora University 17-1; 10-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Benedictine University Jan. 27, 2007 AU: 78 BU: 57
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 27, 2007 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 78
Benedictine University 57

Top Spartan Performers
Beth Plucinski had a game-high 27 points and eight assists
Naomi Guise had a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds
Rachael Blanton had 13 points on three-of-four shooting from three-point range.

Record:
Aurora University 11-7; 8-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 when they travel to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Lakeland College Jan. 27, 2007 LC: 56 AU: 49
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Thursday, January 25, 2007 at home against Lakeland College.

Lakeland College 56
Aurora University 49

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 21 points on 8-of-21 shooting from the field.
Rachael Blanton had 12 points
Tiffani Gueste had 15 rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 10-7; 7-4 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 27, 2007, when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Jan. 24, 2007 #18 AU: 94 LC: 76
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at home against Lakeland College.

#18 Aurora University 94
Lakeland College 76

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double-double with 23 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots
Dusty Magee had 23 points on five-of-seven shooting from three-point range and eight-of-eight from the free throw line off the AU bench.
Darrick Leonard had 21 points, eight assists and five rebounds
Doug Lambert had 14 points on six-of-nine shooting from the field
Mike Leonard had 10 points and seven rebounds

Record:
#18 Aurora University 16-1; 9-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 27, 2007, when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University, Wis. Jan. 23, 2007 CUW: 71 AU: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Concordia University, WI.

Concordia University, WI 71
Aurora University 54

Record:
Aurora University 10-6 ; 7-3 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 25, 2007, when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 20, 2007 #19 AU: 90 RC: 47
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 20, 2007 at home against Rockford College.

#19 Aurora University 90
Rockford College 47

Top Spartan Performers
Mike Leonard had 21 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field and eight rebounds
Chad Trudo had 12 points on four-of-six shooting from the field and six steals
Darrick Leonard had 10 assists, five rebounds and three points
AU had 14 of 16 players who played tally points.
The Spartans shot 52.9% (36-68) from the field and held Rockford to 34.5% shooting on the day.

Record:
Aurora University 15-1; 8-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Rockford College Jan. 20, 2007 AU: 71 RC: 38
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 20, 2007 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 71
Rockford College 38

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 15 points, six rebounds and three steals
Beth Plucinski had 12 points and nine assists
Kathleen Thanas had eight points and six rebounds off the bench.

Record:
Aurora University 10-5; 7-2 NAC

Next acion for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University, WI Jan. 18, 2007 #19 AU: 95 CUW: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Concordia University, WI.

#19 Aurora University 95
Concordia University, WI 71

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Larry Welton had 19 points on seven-of-nine shooting from the field and four blocked shots
Mike Leonard had 19 points in 18 minutes on 9-of-11 shooting from the field, six rebounds and four steals
Doug Lambert had 10 points on four-of-eight shooting from the field. #19 Aurora University 14-1 ; 7-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 20, 2007, when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Concordia University - Chicago Jan. 17, 2007 AU: 72 CUC: 66
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at Concordia University, IL.

Aurora University 72
Concordia University, IL 66

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 13 rebounds.
Beth Plucinski had 15 points and four assists
Meagan Re had 12 points and six rebounds
Kathleen Thanas had 12 rebounds and six points off the AU bench.

Record:
Aurora University 9-5 ; 6-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 20, 2007, when they host Rockford College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium on Partnership Day.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Concordia University - Chicago Jan. 16, 2007 #19 AU: 77 CUC: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Concordia University, IL.

#19 Aurora University 77
Concordia University, IL 71

Top Spartan Performers
Dusty Magee had 20 points on five-of-nine shooting from the field amd three assists
Larry Welton had 17 points and three blocked shots
Darrick Leonard had 16 points and six assists

Record:
#19 Aurora University 13-1 ; 6-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, January 18, 2007, when they travel to Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Mequon, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Alverno College Jan. 13, 2007 AU: 66 AC: 44
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 13, 2007 at home against Alverno College.

Aurora University 66
Alverno College 44

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 15 points and three steals
Laura Wiesner had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds
Beth Plucinski had 12 points, six steals, five assists and five rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 8-5 ; 5-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 when they travel to Concordia University, IL. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Clarke College Jan. 11, 2007 #25 AU: 72 CC: 63
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, January 11, 2007 at Clarke College.

#25 Aurora University 72
Clarke College 63

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 15 points and 10 rebounds
Darrick Leonard had 15 points
Doug Lambert had 15 points
Mike Leonard had 10 points and 17 rebounds
Chad Trudo had 10 points

Record:
#25 Aurora University 12-1 ; 5-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, when they travel to Concordia University, IL. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Dominican University Jan. 10, 2007 #25 AU: 90 DU: 66
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at home against Dominican University.

#25 Aurora University 90
Dominican University 66

Top Spartan Performers
Mike Leonard had a double double with 24 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the field and 10 rebounds
Larry Welton had a double double with 21 points and 11 rebounds
Darrick Leonard had 14 points, six assists and five rebounds

Record:
#25 Aurora University 11-1 ; 5-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Friday, January 12, 2007 when they travel to Clarke College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Dubuque, Iowa.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Dominican University Jan. 9, 2007 AU: 71 DU: 50
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at home against Dominican University

Aurora University 71
Dominican University 50

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 26 points, six rebounds and five steals
Meagan Re had 13 points and six rebounds
Laura Wiesner had 12 points and seven rebounds
Tiffani Gueste had 10 rebounds off the AU bench

Record:
Aurora University 7-5 ; 4-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 13, 2007 when they host Alverno College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Marian College Jan. 6, 2007 AU: 76 MC: 70
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Marian College.

Aurora University 76
Marian College 70

Top Spartan Performers
Doug Lambert had 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field, four-of-six from three-point range and eight rebounds
Larry Welton had 17 points and four rebounds
Chad Trudo had 12 points and five rebounds
Darrick Leonard had 12 points and four rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 10-1 ; 4-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Marian College Jan. 6, 2007 MC: 73 AU: 61
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Marian College.

Marian College 73
Aurora University 61

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 24 points, seven rebounds and five steals
Laura Wiesner had a double double with 14 points and 11 rebounds
Meagan Re had 13 points, seven steals and five assists.

Record:
Aurora University 6-5 ; 3-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Carthage College Jan. 3, 2007 CC: 63 AU: 43
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Carthage College

Carthage College 63
Aurora University 43

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 14 points and seven rebounds
Beth Plucinski had 10 points

Record:
Aurora University 6-4 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 6, 2007 when they travel to Marian College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Fond du Lac, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Beloit College Jan. 3, 2007 AU: 72 BC: 61
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at home against Beloit College.

Aurora University 72
Beloit College 61

Top Spartan Performers
Doug Lambert had 18 points and eight rebounds
Larry Welton had 17 points and six rebounds
Darrick Leonard had 16 points and nine assists
Chad Trudo had nine points and six rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 9-1 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, January 6, 2007, when they travel to Marian College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Fond du Lac, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Millikin University Dec. 21, 2006 AU: 90 MU: 75
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Thursday, December 21, 2006 at home against Millikin University.

Aurora University 90
Millikin University 75

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a game-high 29 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Mike Leonard had 20 points and seven rebounds
Dusty Magee had 12 points and five assists
Doug Lambert had 11 points and seven rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 8-1 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, when they host Beloit College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball North Central College Dec. 19, 2006 AU: 70 NCC: 58
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at North Central College.

Aurora University 70
North Central College 58

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 25 points and seven rebounds
Kathleen Thanas had 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field.
Beth Plucinski had 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists
Laura Wiesner had a double double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 6-3 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Carthage College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Kenosha, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Loras College Dec. 19, 2006 AU: 99 LC: 71
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at home against Loras College.

Aurora University 99
Loras College 71

Top Spartan Performers
Doug Lambert had a game-high 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range.
Larry Welton had 21 points and three rebounds
Darrick Leonard had 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and seven assists
Dusty Magee had 11 points and two steals
AU made 17 three-point field goals in the contest (17-of-43) and was 37-of-73 from the field for the game (50.7%)

Record:
Aurora University 7-1 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Thursday, December 21, 2006, when they host Millikin University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Edgewood College Dec. 16, 2006 EC: 68 AU: 65
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Edgewood College.

Edgewood College 68
#19 Aurora University 65

Top Spartan Performers
Mike Leonard had 15 points and nine rebounds
Larry Welton had 15 points and seven rebounds
Chad Trudo had 11 points on three-of-six shooting from three-point range.
AU was down by 10 at the half and opened the second half with a 21 to 7 run.
The Spartans shot just 37% for the game.

Record:
#19 Aurora University 6-1 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, when they host Loras College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Edgewood College Dec. 16, 2006 AU: 82 EC: 75
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Edgewood College.

Aurora University 82
Edgewood College 75

Top Spartan Performers
Beth Plucinski had 24 points, five assists and five rebounds. With her 24 points, Plucinski now has 1,000 points, entering the AU women's basketball 1,000 point club.
Naomi Guise had a double-double with 22 points, 16 rebounds and five steals
Laura Wiesner had 10 points

Record:
Aurora University 5-3 ; 3-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball comes on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, when they travel to North Central College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Naperville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Dec. 9, 2006 #23 AU: 110 MBBC: 44
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

#23 Aurora University 110
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 44

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had 18 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes off the AU bench
Alex Shimko had 14 points on six-of-six shooting from the field
Mike Leonard had 13 points and five rebounds
Doug Lambert had 10 points on four-of-five shooting from the field
AU shot 58.7% (44-75) from the field for the game
16 Spartans played at least seven minutes with 14 players scoring in the game.

Record:
#23 Aurora University 6-0 ; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 16, 2006, when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Maranatha Baptist Bible College Dec. 9, 2006 AU: 83 MBBC: 66
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Aurora University 83
Maranatha Baptist Bible College 66

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 24 points and six steals
Meagan Re had 23 points and three steals
Rachael Blanton had 10 points
Beth Plucinski had five points, five assists and seven rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 4-3 ; 2-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 16, 2006, when they travel to Edgewood College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Madison, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Dec. 6, 2006 AU: 100 WLC: 91
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

#23 Aurora University 100
Wisconsin Lutheran College 91

Top Spartan Performers
AU shot 51.5 percent (35-68) for the game
Larry Welton led all scorers with 29 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, he also had eight rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Darrick Leonard had 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists
Chad Trudo had 15 points and eight rebounds
Mike Leonard had 14 points and eight rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 5-0 ; 2-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 9, 2006, when they travel to Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Dec. 5, 2006 AU: 75 WLC: 67
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 75
Wisconsin Lutheran College 67

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game-high 23 points, four steals and four rebounds
Beth Plucinski had 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists
Laura Wiesner had a double double with 13 points and 10 rebounds
Rachael Blanton had 12 points
Kathleen Thanas had 11 rebounds and seven points

Record:
Aurora University 3-3 ; 1-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 9, 2006, when they travel to Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Lakeland College Dec. 2, 2006 AU: 101 LC: 94
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Lakeland College.

Aurora University 101
Lakeland College 94

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double double with a game high 32 points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots and was seven of seven from the free throw line.
Darrick Leonard had 23 points, five rebounds and three assists off the AU bench.
Doug Lambert had 13 points and four rebounds
Dusty Magee had 13 points and three assists.

Record:
Aurora University 4-0 ; 1-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 when they host NAC foe Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Lakeland College Dec. 2, 2006 LC: 65 AU: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Lakeland College.

Lakeland College 65
Aurora University 54

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 21 points and four rebounds
Rachael Blanton had 12 points

Record:
Aurora University 2-3 l 0-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 when they host NAC foe Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Lakeland College Dec. 2, 2006 LC: 65 AU: 54
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Lakeland College. Lakeland College 65 Aurora University 54 Top Spartan Performers Naomi Guise had 21 points and four rebounds Rachael Blanton had 12 points Record: Aurora University 2-3 l 0-1 NAC Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 when they host NAC foe Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball University of Chicago Nov. 29, 2006 UC: 74 AU: 65
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at home against University of Chicago.

University of Chicago 74
Aurora University 65

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a double double with a game high 27 points, 10 rebounds and four steals
Meagan Re had 14 points
Beth Plucinski had eight points and seven assists

Record:
Aurora University 2-2

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 2, 2006 when they travel to Lakeland College for the Northern Athletics Conference opener. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball North Central College Nov. 28, 2006 AU: 85 NCC: 69
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at North Central College.

Aurora University 85
North Central College 69

Top Spartan Performers
Darrick Leonard had a game-high 26 points on 17-of-19 shooting from the free throw line, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Larry Welton had 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field
Chad Trudo had 15 points on five-of-seven shooting from three-point range and three assists.
Dusty Magee had 11 points and three steals.

Record:
Aurora University 3-0

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, December 2, 2006, when they travel to Lakeland College for the Northern Athletics Conference opener. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Sheboygan, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Augustana College Nov. 22, 2006 AU: 79 AC: 57
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at home against Augustana College.

Aurora University 79
Augustana College 57

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had a game high 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the field, she also had four rebounds and four assists.
Meagan Re had 16 points and six assists
Lexi Pioli had 11 points on four of five shooting from the field
Beth Plucinski had 10 points and five assists

Record:
Aurora University 2-1

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 when they host University of Chicago. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wabash College Invitational Nov. 18, 2006 AU: 66 RHI: 61
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Wabash College Tournament Championship game against Rose-Hullman Institute.

Aurora University 66
Rose-Hullman 61

Top Spartan Performers
AU wins the Wabash College Tournament.
Larry Welton was named Tournament MVP and All-Tournament. He had 23 points and five rebounds.
Chad Trudo was named All-Tournament. He had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Mike Leonard had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Record:
Aurora University 2-0

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 when they travel to North Central College. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Naperville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Invitational Nov. 18, 2006 CUM: 63 AU: 56
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Wisconsin Lutheran Warrior Invitational against Concordia University, MI.

Concordia University, MI. 63
Aurora University 56

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 24 points and eight rebounds
Laura Wiesner had 12 points and five rebounds

Record:
Aurora University 1-1

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 when they host Augustana College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Basketball Wabash College Invitational Nov. 17, 2006 AU: 71 IUSB: 63 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Basketball Result from Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Wabash College Tournament against Indiana University - South Bend.

Aurora University 71
IU South Bend 63 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Larry Welton had a double double with 25 points and 10 rebounds
Chad Trudo had 11 points and seven rebounds
Mike Leonard had 10 points and eight rebounds
Darrick Leonard had nine points and eight rebounds off the bench

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan men's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 18, 2006 when they are at the Wabash College Tournament. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in the Championship game against Wabash College or Rose-Hullman University.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Basketball Wisconsin Lutheran College Invitational Nov. 17, 2006 AU: 84 GC: 81
Aurora University Spartan Women's Basketball Result from Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Wisconsin Lutheran Warrior Classic against Greenville College.

Aurora University 84
Greenville College 81

Top Spartan Performers
Naomi Guise had 44 points on 17-of-31 shooting from the field, 6-of-12 from three-point range and seven rebounds
Beth Plucinski had 15 points and five rebounds
Rachael Blanton had nine points

Record:
Aurora University 1-0

Next action for the Spartan women's basketball team comes on Saturday, November 18, 2006 when they play in the Wisconsin Lutheran Warrior Classic. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. against Concordia University at Austin in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Nov. 11, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Meet at Augustana College.

AU's men finished 20th in the 38 team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski set a new school record finishing 60th with a time of 23:20.2
Morgan Jacquette set a new freshman school record finishing 105th with a time of 24:13.5
Kristen Renninger finished 125th with a time of 24:37.6
Megan Cinto finished 144th with a time of 24:59.6
Lisa Guzman finished 161st with a time of 25:26.6

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Nov. 11, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Meet at Augustana College.

AU's men finished 25th in the 37 team meet

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Baker finished 118th with a time of 27:08.7
Tommy Ferguson finished 126th with a time of 27:20.6
David Mathew finished 145th with a time of 27:48.2
Eric Maki finished 147th with a time of 27:54.6
Jake Schlueter finished 159th with a time of 28:06.0

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer NCAA Women's Soccer Championships Nov. 11, 2006 WC: 2 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the 2006 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championships at Wheaton College.

Wheaton College 2
Aurora University 0

AU concludes the 2006 season with a 17-4-2 overall record, 11-0 in the Northern Athletics Conference and 2006 NAC Champions and Tournament Champions.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Valparaiso University Nov. 11, 2006 VU: 20 AU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University 20
Aurora University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Austin Deer had 12 tackles
Chris Jackowiak had 11 tackles
Cory Cowan had one catch for five yards and one touchdown
Matt McGary was 10-of-33 passing for 68 yards and one touchdown

Record:
Aurora University concludes the 2006 season with a 5-5 overall record and 5-2 in the IBFC.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championships Nov. 11, 2006 DU: 6 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the NCAA Men's Soccer Championships First Round at Dominican University.

Dominican University 6
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 12-5-4

AU concludes the 2006 season with their first trip to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Lakeland College Nov. 4, 2006 AU: 25 LC: 20
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, November 4, 2006 at home against Lakeland College

Aurora University 25
Lakeland College 20

Top Spartan Performers
Matt McGary was 11-of-23 passing for 181 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Zach Sitter had one catch for 68 yards and one touchdown
Jimmy Hunt had three catches for 25 yards and one touchdown
Nick Paxson had two catches for 42 yards and one touchdown
Chris Jackowiak had 11 tackles and one fumble recovery
Mike Budzinski had nine tackles and one forced fumble
Nick Gniedziejko had eight tackles and one pass breakup

Record:
Aurora University 5-4 ; 5-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 11, 2006 when they travel to Valparaiso University. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m. in Valparaiso, IN.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Nov. 3, 2006 CUW: 3 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Friday, November 3, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament

Concordia University, WI 3
Aurora University 1
(30-12, 27-30, 27-30, 29-31)

Top Spartan Performers
Lindsey Gruber had 19 kills and 29 digs
Jill Smart had 13 kills

Record:
Aurora University 19-14 ; 11-0 NAC

AU finishes the 2006 season as the 2006 Northern Athletics Conference Champions

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Nov. 3, 2006 AU: 4 CUW: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Friday, November 3, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Championship

Aurora University 4
Concordia University, WI 1

Top Spartan Performers
AU captures 2006 Northern Athletics Conference regular season Championship and tournament Championship.
Allison Bailey had two goals
Kim Knaub had the game winning goal on an assist from Erin Kwiatkowski
Jessica Novickas had one goal
Amanda Hertz and Nikki Counsell had assists
Jenny Jarvis had six saves in goal for the victory.

Record:
Aurora University 17-3-2 ; 11-0 NAC

The Spartans will now await word from the 2006 NCAA Division III women's soccer selection committee on a possible bid into the 2006 NCAA Division III women's soccer championships. Announcement will come on Monday, November 6, 2006.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Nov. 1, 2006 CUW: 1 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI in the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi-Final

#3 Concordia University, WI 1
#2 Aurora University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jon Unruh had three saves in goal for the Spartans
AU out shot Concordia 16 to 8 for the game

Record:
Aurora University 12-4-4 ; 9-1 NAC

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Oct. 31, 2006 AU: 3 DU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at home against Dominican University in the Semi-Final Round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

No.1 Aurora University 3
No. 4 Dominican University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wagley scored the first AU goal on an assist from Kim Knaub
Lauren Omsberg scored an unassisted goal
The game winning goal came on an own goal (scored by Dominican for AU)
Jenny Jarvis earned the victory, she had seven saves

Record:
Aurora University 16-3-2 ; 11-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes in the Northern Athletics Conference Championship. Game time and opponent will be decided later this evening.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Northern Athletics Conference Meet Oct. 28, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament hosted by Benedictine University.

Team Results
1. Aurora University 50 points
2. Concordia University (WI) 57 points
3. Wisconsin Lutheran College 67 points
4. Rockford College 77 points
5. Benedictine University 159 points
6. Maranatha Baptist 164 points
7. Edgewood College 174 points
8. Dominican University 18z points
9. Concordia University (IL) No Score
10. Lakeland College No Score

Top Spartan Performers
Spartan Head Coach James Kluckhohn was named NAC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year.
Matt Baker finished eighth with a time of 28:35.2.
Eric Maki finished ninth with a time of 28:43.1.
David Mathew finished 11th with a time of 28:48.5.
Jake Schlueter finished 12th with a time of 29:09.3.
Tommy Ferguson finished 13th with a time of 29:10.2.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Northern Athletics Conference Meet Oct. 28, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament hosted by Benedictine University.

Team Results
1. Aurora University* 45 points
2. Concordia University (WI) 45 points
3. Wisconsin Lutheran College 68
4. Edgewood College 85
5. Benedictine University 110
6. Maranatha Baptist 175
7. Alverno College 200
8. Rockford College 207
9. Dominican University 221
10. Concordia University (IL) No Score
11. Lakeland College No Score

*Aurora wins the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference championship based on higher finish by the teams sixth runner.

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski won the Northern Athletics Conference Meet with a time of 24:22.1, With her finish, Sikorski was named NAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Morgan Jacquette finished sixth with a time of 25:25.5. With her finish, Jacquette was named NAC Women's Cross Country Freshman Runner of the Year.
Kristen Renninger finished eighth with a time of 26:09.2.
Megan Cinto finished 13th with a time of 26:34.6.
Lisa Guzman finished 17th with a time of 26.52.9.
Allison Shopinski finished 30th with a time of 28:15.0.

Spartan Head Coach James Kluckhohn was named NAC Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Benedictine University Invitational Oct. 28, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Benedictine University Eagle Classic

Game One
Aurora University 3
Dominican University 0
(30-11, 30-21, 30-14)

Top Spartan Performers
Lindsey Gruber had 16 kills and 22 digs
Sarah Campbell had 13 kills

Game Two
North Central College 3
Aurora University 2
(30-27, 30-27, 22-30, 15-30, 12-15)

Top Spartan Performers
Lindsey Gruber had 18 kills and 23 digs
Sarah Campbell had 11 kills and 25 digs

Gruber and Campbell were both named to the Eagle Classic All-Tournament Team.

Record:
Aurora University 19-13 ; 11-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, November 3, 2006 when they host the Northern Athletics Conference Volleyball Tournament. Game time for the Spartans comes at 5:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Eureka College Oct. 28, 2006 AU: 29 EC: 14
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 28, 2006 at home against Eureka College

Aurora University 29
Eureka College 14

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 26 carries for 162 yards and two touchdowns
Ryan Milus had three catches for 62 yards and one touchdown
Marcus Goedken had eight tackles, four and one half for loss, two and one half sacks and two forced fumbles.
Brandon McIntosh had four tackles, two for loss and a nine-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown

Record:
Aurora University 4-4 ; 4-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, November 4, 2006 when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on AU Field. Pregame festivities will include Senior Day recognition with a halftime recognition of the 2006 AU baseball team and their 7th place finish at the Division III Championships.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 25, 2006 AU: 7 MBBC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Aurora University 7
Maranatha Baptist 1

Top Spartan Performers
The Spartans clinch an undefeated regular season and the Northern Athletics Conference Championship
Kim Knaub scored two goals and two assists
Allison Bailey had one goal and one assist
Erin Kwiatkowski had one goal, the game winner and one assist
Laura Wagley had one goal
Anna Wallace had one goal
Nikki Counsell had one goal
Katie Lumsford had one assist

Record:
Aurora University 15-3-2 ; 11-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 when they host the Semi-Final round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Oct. 25, 2006 AU: 1 WLC: 0 (OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 1
Wisconsin Lutheran College 0 (OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Scott Anderson scored the game-winning goal in overtime
Jon Unruh earned the shutout victory in goal, he had one save
Head Coach Pete Watkins won his 50th game as Spartan Head Coach

Record:
Aurora University 12-3-4 ; 8-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 when they host the Semi-Final round of the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Lake Forest College Oct. 24, 2006 AU: 3 LFC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at home against Lake Forest College

Aurora University 3
Lake Forest College 0
(30-20, 30-27, 30-21)

Top Spartan Performers
Lindsey Gruber had 14 kills and 22 digs
Sarah Campbell had 13 kills and 15 digs
Jill Smart had 12 kills and three blocks
Amanda Hills had 20 assists and 14 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 19 assists and 12 digs
Sara Stark had 10 digs

Record:
Aurora University 17-11 ; 11-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 27, 2006 when they travel to the Benedictine University Eagle Classic. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Lisle, IL against North Park University and 5:00 p.m. against St. Norbert College.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Maranatha Baptist Bible College Oct. 24, 2006 AU: 4 MBBC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Maranatha Baptist College.

Aurora University 4
Maranatha Baptist 0

Top Spartan Performers
Alex DeGurian had one goal and one assist
Brad Johns tallied the game-winning goal
Scott Anderson and Jeff Horst had one goal each
Rob Michaels and Phil Tedford had an assist each
Jon Unruh earned the victory in goal, he went the first 75 minutes and had five saves
Nick Kimmer went 13 minutes with three saves
Logan Hurley went the final two minutes in net.

Record:
Aurora University 11-3-4 ; 7-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College on Senior Day. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Wisconsin Lutheran College Oct. 22, 2006 Au: 7 WLC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Sunday, October 22, 2006 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 7
Wisconsin Lutheran College 0

Top Spartan Performers
AU set a new school record for goals in a season with 85 thus far. The old record was set in 2000 with 83.
Lauren Thomas had two goals and one assist
Lauren Omsberg had two goals
Erin Kwiatkowski had one goal
Laura Wagley had one goal
Kim Knaub had one goal
Allison Bailey and Anna Wallace had an assist each.
Jenny Jarvis earned her 10th shutout victory on the season, she had one save

Record:
Aurora University 14-3-2 ; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 when they travel to Maranatha Baptist College for the Northern Athletics Conference regular season finale. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Concordia University (IL) Oct. 21, 2006 AU: 42 CU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Concordia University, IL.

Aurora University 42
Concordia University, IL 7

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 21 rushes for 228 yards and two touchdowns
Matt McGary was 9-of-15 passing for 101 yards and two touchdowns
Jimmy Hunt had four catches for 40 yards and one touchdown
Zach Sitter had two catches for 16 yards and one touchdown
Matt Meyer had seven tackles and one interception
Brandon McIntosh had three tackles on one sack
Tony Musaraca had four tackles and one interception

Record:
Aurora University 3-4 ; 3-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 28, 2006 when they host Eureka College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Colorado College Oct. 21, 2006 AU: 0 CC: 0 (2 OT)
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Colorado College

Aurora University 0
Colorado College 0 (2 OT)

Record:
Aurora University 10-3-4 ; 6-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, when they travel to Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Rockford College Oct. 21, 2006 AU: 3 RC: 2
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 21, 2006 at home against Rockford College.

Aurora University 3
Rockford College 2
(28-30, 30-27, 29-31, 30-24, 15-11)

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 29 kills and 22 digs
Lindsey Gruber had 19 kills and 20 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 37 assists
Amanda Hills had 30 assists and 10 digs
Jill Smart had 15 kills
Sara Stark had 23 digs
Andrea Buss had nine blocks and four kills

Record: >br>Aurora University 16-11 ; 11-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, when they host Lake Forest College on Senior Night. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Marian College Oct. 20, 2006 AU: 3 MC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Friday, October 20, 2006 at home against Marian College.

Aurora University 3
Marian College 0
(30-22, 30-6, 30-13)

With the win, the Spartans clinch the Northern Athletics Conference Volleyball Championship. The conference championship is AU's first in volleyball since 1996 in the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference.

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 14 kills and nine digs
Lindsey Gruber had 13 kills and 17 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 21 assists
Amanda Hills had 16 assists
Kristen Peara had six serving aces

Record:
Aurora University: 15-11 ; 10-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, October 21, 2006 when they host Rockford College in the NAC regular season finale. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Edgewood College Oct. 18, 2006 AU: 3 EC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Edgewood College.

GAME SCORES......... 1 2 3
Aurora University... 30 30 30
Edgewood College.... 18 18 22

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 12 kills and 11 digs
Lindsey Gruber had 10 kills and 11 digs
Jill Smart had eight kills
Amanda Hills had 22 assists and four serving aces
Christie Ozlanski 13 assists and 10 digs
Sara Stark had 16 digs

Record:
Aurora University 14-11 ; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 20, 2006 when they host Marian College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 18, 2006 AU: 3 LC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at home against Lakeland College

Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 1

Top Spartan Performers
Amador Contreras scored two goals including the game winner
Alex DeGurian had one goal
Marshall Reed and Rob Michaels had one assist each

Record:
Aurora University 10-2-3 ; 6-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Friday, October 20, 2006 when they travel to Colorado College and take on Westminster College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Colorado Springs, CO.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Principia College Oct. 18, 2006 AU: 4 PC: 2
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at home against Principia College

Aurora University 4
Principia College 2

Top Spartan Performers
Lauren Thomas had two goals, including the game winner
Allison Bailey had one goal and one assist
Anna Wallace had the game-tying goal
Amanda Hertz and Nikki Counsell had assists

Record:
Aurora University 13-3-2 ; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Sunday, October 22, 2006 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College on Spartan Senior Day. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Lakeland College Oct. 17, 2006 AU: 1 LC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Lakeland College

Aurora University 1
Lakeland College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis earned her ninth shutout victory of the season. She had two saves in her fourth straight shutout win.
Erin Kwiatkowski scored the game-winning goal
Lauren Thomas had the assist

Record:
Aurora University 12-3-2 ; 9-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 when they host Principia College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Benedictine University Oct. 14, 2006 AU: 2 BU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Benedictine University

Aurora University 2
Benedictine University 0

Top Spartan Performers
Lauren Omsberg scored the game-winning goal
Laura Wagley had one goal
Jenny Jarvis earned her eighth shutout victory of the season with two saves.

Record:
Aurora University 11-3-2 ; 8-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 when they host Principia College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Benedictine University Oct. 14, 2006 AU: 15 BU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 14, 2006 at home against Benedictine University.

Aurora University 15
Benedictine University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Matt McGary was 14 of 23 passing for 163 yards and two touchdowns
Cory Cowan had four receptions for 67 yards and one touchdown
Brent Harner had three receptions for 37 yards and one touchdown
Mike Budzinski had 12 tackles and two forced fumbles
Brandon McIntosh had seven tackles, one and one-half quarterback sacks and one safety.

Record:
Aurora University 2-4 ; 2-2 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 21, 2006 when they travel to Concordia University, IL. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in River Forest, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Dominican University Oct. 11, 2006 AU: 3 DU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at home against Dominican University

Aurora University 3
Dominican University 0

Top Spartan Performers
AU out shot Dominican 37 to 1
Lauren Thomas had two goals
Nikki Counsell had one goal, assisted by Kim Knaub
Erin Kwiatkowski and Laura Wagley assisted on the Thomas goals
Jenny Jarvis picked up her seventh shutout of the season, she had one save

Record:
Aurora University 10-3-2 ; 7-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 14, 2006 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for noon in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Dominican University Oct. 10, 2006 DU: 4 AU: 1
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at home against Dominican University.

Dominican University 4
Aurora University 1

Top Spartan Performers
Drew Taylor scored the lone AU goal off a corner kick.

Record:
Aurora University 8-2-3 ; 4-1 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 14, 2006 when they travel to Benedictine University. Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. in Lisle, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Wisconsin Lutheran College Oct. 10, 2006 AU: 3 WLC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at home against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Aurora University 3
Wisconsin Lutheran College 0
(30-18, 37-35, 30-25)

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 14 kills and 12 digs
Lindsey Gruber had 11 kills and 15 digs
Amanda Hills had 25 assists
Christie Oxlanski had 17 assists
Sara Stark had 20 digs

Record:
Aurora University 12-11 ; 7-0 NAC

Next action for Spartan volleyball team comes on Thursday, October 12, 2006 when they travel to Maranatha Baptist College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Watertown, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Alverno College Oct. 8, 2006 AU: 11 AC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Sunday, October 8, 2006 at home against Alvertno College

Goals by period.........1 2 Tot
-------------------------------
Aurora University.... 11 0 - 11
Alverno.............. 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
GOAL Time Team Goal Scorer Assists
------------------------------------------------------------
1. 0:28 AUWS06 Wagley, Laura Unassisted
2. 2:44 AUWS06 Knaub, Kim Unassisted
3. 5:08 AUWS06 Thomas, Lauren Wagley, Laura
4. 14:05 AUWS06 Kwiatkowski, Erin Unassisted
5. 24:18 AUWS06 Counsell, Nikki Unassisted
6. 26:22 AUWS06 Camillo, Ashley Wallace, Anna
7. 28:51 AUWS06 Wallace, Anna Roewer, Morgan
8. 31:26 AUWS06 Sickinger, Kendra Powell, Katie
9. 35:51 AUWS06 Haines, Amanda Spurr, Lauren
10. 39:43 AUWS06 Ksioszk, Courtney Roewer, Morgan
11. 42:56 AUWS06 Bryant, Kaylynn Tandet, Sarah

Goalkeeper Jenny Jarvis had no saves in the shutout victory.

Record:
Aurora University 9-3-2 ; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 when they host Dominican University. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Golf Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Oct. 7, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Golf Result from Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament

Aurora University won the first NAC women's golf meet with a team score over two-days of 920 (462/458)

Edgewood College finished second with a 958 (500/458)
Lakeland College finished third with a 996 (491/505)
Wisconsin Lutheran College finished fourth with a 999 (497/502)
Marian College finished fifth with a 1,012 (498/514)

Top Spartan Performers
Brittany Butcher was named NAC All-Conference with a two day score of 207 (106/101)
Lindsey Pilmer was named NAC All-Conference with a two day score of 213 (111/102)
Allison Sperling had a two day score of 235 (124/111)
Emalee Lehr had a two day score of 265 (121/144)

Head Coach Chad Johansen was named NAC Women's Golf Coach of the Year

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oct. 7, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, October 7, 2006 at UW-Oshkosh

Aurora University 0
UW-Oshkosh 0 (2 OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Anthony Collins went the first 90 minutes and had six saves
Nick Kimmer went the 20 overtime minutes and had three saves.

Record:
Aurora University 8-1-3 ; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 when they host Dominican University in a NAC showdown. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Alverno College Oct. 7, 2006 AU: 3 AC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Alverno College.

Aurora University 3
Alverno College 0
(30-14, 30-20, 30-20)

Record:
Aurora University 11-11 ; 6-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Concordia University, WI Oct. 7, 2006 CUW: 42 AU: 13
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, October 7, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI

Concordia University, WI 42
Aurora University 13

Top Spartan Performers
Ryne Reder had 10 rushes for 78 yards and one touchdown
Mike Budzinski had 10 tackles
Tony Musaraca had five tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

Record:
Aurora University 1-4 ; 1-2 NAC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 14, 2006 when they host Benedictine University. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Concordia University, WI Oct. 6, 2006 AU: 3 CUW: 0
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Friday, October 6, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI

Aurora University 3
Concordia University, WI 0
(30-12, 30-27, 30-27)

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 16 kills and 16 digs
Lindsey Gruber had eight kills and 12 digs
Meghan Michalek had eight kills and eight blocks
Sara Stark had 21 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 19 assists
Amanda Hills had 26 assists

Record:
Aurora University 10-11 ; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Saturday, October 7, 2006 when they travel to Alverno College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Milwaukee, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Cross Country Benedictine University Invitational Oct. 6, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Men's Cross Country Results from Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Benedictine University Invitational.

AU finished 6th of 18 complete teams
Results

Top Spartan Performers
Matt Baker finished 5th with a time of 26:59
Tommy Ferguson finished 43rd with a time of 28:12
Eric Maki finished 51st with a time of 28:35
Jake Schlueter finished 55th with a time of 28:40
David Mathew finished 57th with a time of 28:42
Kevin Peters finished 92nd with a time of 29:54
Craig Mariano finished 95th with a time of 29:59
Derek Babson finished 102nd with a time of 30:17
Lew Blaszczyk finished 104th with a time of 30:20
Tom Mariak finished 113th with a time of 30:38

Next action for the Spartan men's cross country team comes on Saturday, October 14, 2006 when they travel to the Jim Drews-Tony Neubauer Invitational at UW-LaCrosse. Meet time is set for 10:30 a.m. in West Salem, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Benedictine University Invitational Oct. 6, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Results from Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Benedictine University Invitational.

AU finished 8th of 15 complete teams
Full Results

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski finished 11th with a time of 24:00
Morgan Jacquette finished 42nd with a time of 25:46
Megan Cinto finished 47th with a time of 26:01
Kristen Renninger finished 52nd with a time of 26:11
Allison Shopinski finished 108th with a time of 29:16

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, October 14, 2006 when they travel to the Jim Drews-Tony Neubauer Invitational at UW-LaCrosse. Meet time is set for 11:30 a.m. in West Salem, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Wheaton College Oct. 6, 2006 WC: 5 AU: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Friday, October 6, 2006 at Wheaton College

Wheaton College 5
Aurora University 0

Record:
Aurora University 8-3-2 ; 5-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Sunday, October 8, 2006 when they host Alverno College. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Tennis Rockford College Oct. 4, 2006 AU: 8 RC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Tennis Result from Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Rockford College

Aurora University 8
Rockford College 1

1 doubles - Colon and Niemann (AU) def Oller and Sawras (RC) 8 - 2
2 doubles - Anthony and Re (AU) def Pugh and Davidson (RC) 8 - 3
3 doubles - Tate and Alcobia (AU) def Jacobs and Rehnberg (RC) 8 - 3

1 singles - Jalitza Colon (AU) def Michelle Oller (RC) 6-2, 6-2
2 singles - Tara Niemann (AU) def Laura Pugh (RC) 6-1, 6-1
3 singles - Erin Anthony (AU) def Emilia Sawras (RC) 6-3, 6-1
4 singles - Megan Re (AU) def Crystal Davidson (RC) 6-0, 6-0
5 singles - Jamila Tate (AU) def Steph Souza (RC) 7-5, 7-5
6 singles - Anna Jacobs (RC) def Gina Alcobia (AU) 6-2, 7-6 tie break score (7-5)

Record:
Aurora University 3-7 ; 3-5 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's tennis team comes on Thursday, October 5, 2006 when they host Wisconsin Lutheran College. Meet time is set for 3:00 p.m. at Washington Middle School.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Lakeland College Oct. 4, 2006 AU: 3 LC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at home against Lakeland College

Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 1
(27-30, 30-19, 30-26, 30-17)

Top Spartan Performers
Sarah Campbell had 17 kills and 15 digs
Lindsey Gruber had 10 kills and 20 digs
Amanda Hills had 21 assists and 13 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 18 assists and eight digs

Record:
Aurora University 9-11 ; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Friday, October 6, 2006 when they host Concordia University, WI. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Rockford College Oct. 3, 2006 AU: 19 RC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Rockford College.

Aurora University 19
Rockford College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Jenny Jarvis earned the shutout victory in goal
14 of the 20 Spartan field players that saw action tallied goals

Record:
Aurora University 8-2-2 ; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Friday, October 6, 2006 when they travel to Wheaton College. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. in Wheaton, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Concordia University - Chicago Sep. 30, 2006 AU: 8 CUC: 3
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 30, 2006 at home against Concordia University, IL.

Aurora University 8
Concordia University, IL 3

Top Spartan Performers
Brad Johns had three goals.
Drew Taylor had two goals and three assists. His second goal was the game winner
Chase Corricelli had one goal and one assist
Scott Anderson had one goal
Jeff Horst had one goal
Amador Contreras and Marshall Reed had one assist each.
Anthony Collins went the second half in goal to earn the victory, he had four saves.

Record:
Aurora University 8-1-2 ; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Saturday, October 7, 2006 when they travel to University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Oshkosh, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Concordia University - Chicago Sep. 30, 2006 AU: 11 CUC: 1
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 30, 2006 at home against Concordia University, IL.

Aurora University 11
Concordia University, IL 1

Top Spartan Performers
Laura Wagley scored three first half goals (ties an AU record for goals in a half). She was assisted by Alex Contreras, Nikki Counsell and Allison Bailey
Allison Bailey had four assists in the game (ties an AU record for assists in a game)
Jenny Jarvis earned the victory in net, she had one save.
Lauren Omsberg scored the game winning goal, she was assisted by Bailey.
Nikki Counsell had one goal and one assist. Her goal was assisted by Amanda Hertz
Heather Skeen had one goal and one assist. Her goal was unassisted
Kim Knaub scored one goal
Lindsey Horneck scored one goal
Morgan Roewer scored on an assist from Anna Wallace
Lauren Thomas scored on an assist from Heather Skeen
Katie Powell scored on an assist from Kendra Sickinger

Record:
Aurora University 7-2-2 ; 4-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 when they travel to Rockford College. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Rockford, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Greenville College Sep. 30, 2006 GC: 14 AU: 7
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Greenville College

Greenville College 14
Aurora University 7

Top Spartan Performers
Matt McGary was 15 of 31 passing for 193 yards and one touchdown
Jimmy Hunt had four catches for 33 yards and one touchdown

Record:
Aurora University 1-3 ; 1-1 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at home against Concordia University, WI. This is AU's Homecoming. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball UW-Platteville Tournament Sep. 30, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Results from Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the UW-Platteville Tournament.

Game 1
Aurora University 3
Lakeland College 0
(30-26, 30-21, 30-21)

Game 2
Aurora University 3
Clarke College 0
(30-24, 30-27, 30-22)

Record:
Aurora University 8-11 ; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 when they host Lakeland College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Soccer Illinois Wesleyan University Sep. 27, 2006 AU: 2 IWU: 2 (2OT)
Aurora University Spartan Women's Soccer Result from Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at home against Illinois Wesleyan University.

Aurora University 2
Illinois Wesleyan University 2 (2OT)

Top Spartan Performers
Kim Knaub scored both AU goals
Lauren Omsberg had one assist
Jenny Jarvis had 15 saves in goal for the Spartans.

Record:
Aurora University 6-2-2 ; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan women's soccer team comes on Saturday, September 30, 2006 when they host the Cougars of Concordia University, IL. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. on AU Field.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Volleyball Benedictine University Sep. 26, 2006 AU: 3 BU: 2
Aurora University Spartan Volleyball Result from Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Benedictine University.

Aurora University 3
Benedictine University 2
(25-30, 30-24, 30-19, 28-30, 15-7)

Top Spartan Performers
Lindsey Gruber had 25 kills and 26 digs
Sarah Campbell had 22 kills and 35 digs
Sara Stark had 32 digs
Christie Ozlanski had 40 assists and 13 digs

Record:
Aurora University 6-9 ; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan Volleyball team comes on Friday, September 29, 2006 at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville Tournament. Game times are set for 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. in Platteville, WI.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Football Greenville College Sep. 23, 2006 AU: 27 MC: 13
Aurora University Spartan Football Result from Saturday, September 23, 2006 at MacMurray College in the Illini-Badger Football Conference (IBFC) opener.

Score by Quarters-----1--2--3--4---Score
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Aurora University....14.13..0..0..- 27
MacMurray Colllege....0..6..7..0..- 13

Top Spartan Performers
AU had 326 yards of total offense (151 rushing/175 passing).
The AU defense held MacMurray to 174 total yards, just four rushing.
Austin Deer had three interceptions and 2-1/2 tackles.
Brent Harner had 20 rushes for 97 yards and one catch for 29 yards and one touchdown.
Matt McGary was 7-of-15 passing for 148 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Danny Mackinson had two catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Zach Sitter had two catches for 12 yards and one touchdown.
Matt Nelleman was three of four passing for 27 yards and one touchdown.
Nick Gniedziejko had seven tackles.
Marcus Goedken and Mike Budzinski each had one quarterback sack.
Chris McAndrew had one interception.

Record:
Aurora University 1-2 ; 1-0 IBFC

Next action for the Spartan football team comes on Saturday, September 30, 2006 when they travel to Greenville College. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Greenville, IL.

Sport Opponent Date Score
Men's Soccer Edgewood College Sep. 23, 2006 AU: 1 EC: 0
Aurora University Spartan Men's Soccer Result from Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Edgewood College.

Aurora University 1
Edgewood College 0

Top Spartan Performers
Brad Johns scored the AU goal on an assist from Drew Taylor.
Anthony Collins earned the shutout victory in goal for the Spartans.

Record:
Aurora University 7-0-2 ; 3-0 NAC

Next action for the Spartan men's soccer team comes on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Loras College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Dubuque, IA>

Sport Opponent Date Score
Women's Cross Country Augustana College Invitational Sep. 22, 2006 see below
Aurora University Spartan Women's Cross Country Result from Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Augustana College Brissman Lundeen Invitational.

AU finished 17th in the 33 team meet with 364 total finishers

Top Spartan Performers
Fran Sikorski finished 38th with a time of 23:34 a new school record
Morgan Jacquette finished 71st with a time of 24:18 a new freshman record
Megan Cinto finished 133rd with a time of 25:24
Kristen Renninger finished 146th with a time of 25:36
Allison Shopinski finished 243rd with a time of 27:33

Next action for the Spartan women's cross country team comes on Saturday, September 30, 2006 when they travel to the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warrior Invitational. Meet time is set for 11:00 a.m. in West Allis, WI.

Sport Opponent