For the third time in as many seasons, Braeden Duncan, a senior at Aurora University, is the recipient of the Elite 90 award. He won the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship Elite 90, after receiving the distinction as a sophomore and junior.

Duncan, majoring in pre-physical therapy, currently carries a 4.0 GPA. Duncan was presented with the award during the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship banquet on Sunday night in Penfield, New York. Duncan repeats as the first Spartan male student-athlete and marks the fifth time that a Spartan student-athlete has won the prestigious award.

The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships.

Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above who have participated in their sport for at least two years with their school. They must be an active member of the team, traveling and a designated member of the squad size at the championship. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.

For more information on the Elite 90 award winners, log on to NCAA.com/elite-90.
 
Next action for Duncan and the Aurora University men's golf team comes on Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, May 23 in the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship. The Championship will be held at Midvale Country Club in Penfield, New York. Tee-times for the first-round on Tuesday have not been released.