Aurora University sophomore
Armando Acosta (men's track) and senior
Steven Tinsley (men's field) have been named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Outdoor Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.
Men's Track --- Armando Acosta, So., Aurora University
Acosta, a sophomore from Aurora, Illinois, set a new Aurora University record in the 800-meter run at the Elmhurst Twilight Invitational. His time of 1:53.23 was good enough for victory in a field that included multiple NCAA Division I and NAIA runners, along with top NCAA Division III runners in the area. The time also currently leads the NACC performance list.
Men's Field --- Steven Tinsley, Sr., Aurora University
Tinsley, a senior from Coconut Creek, Florida, finished runner-up in the discus throw at the Grand View Viking Classic on April 25. His throw of 50.61 meters (166-0) is a personal best and currently sits 17th on the NCAA Division III ranked performance list.
Next scheduled action for the Spartan track and field teams comes Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Outdoor Track Championship hosted by St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.