Aurora University Athletics

Throughout the 2020-2021 year, the Aurora University athletic department will highlight the senior student-athletes. The seniors will provide some insight to their time at AU while getting to know them as individuals they have grown into in their time as a Spartan.

Senior Spotlight: Bailey Vance (Men's Basketball)
Major: Finance
What are your plans after graduation? Might try and play pro basketball
What is your most memorable/best academic experience at AU? Having a 3.0 GPA
What is your most memorable athletic moment at AU? Winning the NACC
Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at? Maybe soccer.
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby or activity? Going out with friends.
What AU faculty or staff member had the greatest impact on you and why? Definitely Coach Lance Robinson, Coach Tyler Jones and Coach Ricky Hampton. They helped me become a better man and achieve goals I didn't think I could.
What do you enjoy most and least about practice? Standing around.
Do you have any pregame rituals? Getting treatment before every game.
What advice would you give to underclassmen at AU? Enjoy the time that you have at AU because it does go by really fast! Give everything you got in the classroom and on the court.
If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever, what would it be and why? The Bigger Picture. Talks about what's happening in today's world!
What is something that people may not know about you but should? I have 3 siblings.
If you could spend an hour each with three people (past or present), who would you choose? Coach Lance Robinson, Coach Tyler Jones and Coach Ricky Hampton.