The Aurora University men's track team placed second in the 2018 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin (at Carthage College).

AU scored 150 points but lost as Benedictine who scored 212. The Spartans did out score the remaining seven NACC schools combined as they scored a combined 188.5 points.

The throwers stepped up in a big way for the team with senior Brandon Pichen setting another NACC meet record in the weight throw. His distance of 19.69 broke his own NACC Championship record while also laying claim to the top hurl in Division III this season. Fellow thrower Eddie Gonzalez enjoyed a stellar day also as he won the shot put and finished third in the weight throw.
 
Senior sprinter Steven Ruffin went step for step with some of the best in Division III as he finished third in the 55 meter dash, second in the 200 meter and was part of the second-place 4x400 meter relay team as the lead leg.

Jeremiah Cooley was part of the 4x400 meter relay team as the anchor leg and in the 800 meter, he won a NACC crown with his impressive time of 2:00.08.
 
The pole vaulters had a strong day by having juniors Brandon Davis and Sean Ganey finish second and fourth. The high jumpers had a strong day in a similar vein with Nick Majka and Peter Rudelich finishing second and third.
 
The distance squad had a NACC champion in the mile run with Anthony Barrios crossing the finish line first and Carl Way finished second in the 5,000 meter

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES AND HONORS:
Four Spartans were NACC Individual Champions.
- Brandon Pichen in the weight throw.
- Eddie Gonzalez in the shot put.
- Jeremiah Cooley in the 800 meter.
- Anthony Barrios in the mile run.
 
Top Aurora University Men's Performance - Meet Results
^ - NACC Championship Meet Record
55 meter – Steven Ruffin (3rd - 6.56)
55 Hurdles – Sheldon St. Michel (8th - 9.82)
200 meter – Steven Ruffin (2nd - 22.59)
400 meter – David Crumpley (9th - 52.81)
800 meter – Jeremiah Cooley (1st - 2:00.08)
Mile – Anthony Barrios (1st - 4:27.41)
3,000 – Carl Way (5th - 9:22.81)
5,000 – Carl Way (2nd - 15:54.57)
4x400 Relay – Aurora A – Steven Ruffin - David Crumpley - Jeremiah Cooley - Sean Ganey (2nd - 3:29.88)
Distance Medley Relay – Aurora A – Dylan Powers - Khadeil Ergas - Fernando Miranda - Jeremiah Cooley (3rd - 10:57.18)
High Jump – Peter Rudelich (2nd - 1.89m)
Pole Vault – Sean Ganey (2nd - 4.40m)
Long Jump – Nick Majka (3rd - 6.72m)
Triple Jump – Adam Hinders (7th - 12.06m)
Shot Put – Eddie Gonzalez (1st - 13.37m)
Weight Throw – Brandon Pichen (1st - 19.69m)^
 
Next action for the Spartan men's indoor track and field team comes on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 when individuals will compete in last chance meets at Carthage College and University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Meets.