https://athletics.aurora.edu/rss.aspx?path=mvbLatest news items for Aurora University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-spartans-have-school-best-49th-place-finish-in-final-2025-2026-learfield-cup-standings.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-spartans-have-school-best-49th-place-finish-in-final-2025-2026-learfield-cup-standings.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Strength and Conditioning, Men's Hockey (NCAA), Women's Bowling, Women's Hockey (NCAA), Men's Volleyball, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Women's Flag Football

The Aurora University Athletic Department finished the 2025-2026 academic year with a program best showing all-time in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Division III standings. The Spartans finished 49th out of more than 420 Division III athletic programs around the United States. The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup is a comprehensive ranking of intercollegiate athletic departments based on their participation in NCAA Championship events. Once again, AU was the top Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference school in the final Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Division III standings.]]>2025-2026 Learfield Cup Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST1910261https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-au-wins-nacc-womens-all-sport-award.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-au-wins-nacc-womens-all-sport-award.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Strength and Conditioning, Men's Volleyball

The Aurora University women's athletic teams that competed in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) captured the 2025-2026 All-Sports Award for a third time in four years and 10th time in the NACC's existence. The AU men finished second in their standings.]]>BSB NACC FinalTue, 2 Jun 2026 15:04:00 CST510258https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/5/14/mens-volleyball-carroll-selected-to-compete-for-usa-d-3-volleyball-teams-brazil-tour.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/5/14/mens-volleyball-carroll-selected-to-compete-for-usa-d-3-volleyball-teams-brazil-tour.aspxMen's Volleyball

Aurora University men's volleyball rising senior Connor Carroll was selected to compete for the USA D-3 men's volleyball team's Brazil tour. Carroll was one of 10 student-athletes selected to represent Division III and the only member from the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. NCCThu, 14 May 2026 13:12:00 CST3810244https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/20/mens-volleyball-nelson-named-avca-third-team-all-american.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/20/mens-volleyball-nelson-named-avca-third-team-all-american.aspxMen's Volleyball

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 2026 Men's Volleyball All-American teams today. AU junior outside hitter SJ Nelson earned Third-Team All-American honors for his on court performances throughout the season.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. LorasMon, 20 Apr 2026 12:35:00 CST3810193https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/13/mens-volleyball-nelson-named-avca-all-region.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/13/mens-volleyball-nelson-named-avca-all-region.aspxMen's Volleyball

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 2026 Men's Volleyball Region postseason awards today. AU junior outside hitter SJ Nelson earned All-Region honors for his on court performances throughout the season.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. LorasMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:57:00 CST3810174https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/11/mens-volleyball-spartans-fall-in-nacc-tournament.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/11/mens-volleyball-spartans-fall-in-nacc-tournament.aspxMen's Volleyball

The Aurora University men's volleyball team dropped a tough four set battle with Dominican University in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. LorasSat, 11 Apr 2026 20:48:00 CST3810167https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/9/mens-volleyball-four-spartans-earn-nacc-postseason-honors.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/9/mens-volleyball-four-spartans-earn-nacc-postseason-honors.aspxMen's Volleyball

The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) announced the 2026 Men's Volleyball postseason awards and All-Conference Teams today. AU had four student-athletes selected to the teams led by senior outside hitter Josh McLellan, senior middle Solomon Dail and junior outside hitter SJ Nelson on the First-Team and senior middle Ammar Brzovic on the Second-Team.]]>Dail-Nelson-Mclellan 2026 All-ConfThu, 9 Apr 2026 14:00:00 CST3810161https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/7/mens-volleyball-spartans-advance-to-nacc-tourney-final-four-with-sweep-of-eagles.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/4/7/mens-volleyball-spartans-advance-to-nacc-tourney-final-four-with-sweep-of-eagles.aspxMen's Volleyball

The Aurora University men's volleyball team advanced in the 2026 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament with a sweep of the Eagles of Edgewood University winning 25-11, 25-18, 29--27.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. LorasTue, 7 Apr 2026 21:08:00 CST3810153https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/3/31/general-bsn-spartan-athletes-of-the-week.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/3/31/general-bsn-spartan-athletes-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Softball, Men's Volleyball

Aurora University Athletics in conjunction with BSN Sports proudly announces the recipients of the BSN Spartan Athletes of the Week award. The honors are earned based on the student-athletes performances on their respective playing surface the previous week.]]>BSN Athlete of the WeekTue, 31 Mar 2026 13:05:00 CST510144https://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/3/31/mens-volleyball-spartans-sweep-warriors-in-regular-season-finale.aspxhttps://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2026/3/31/mens-volleyball-spartans-sweep-warriors-in-regular-season-finale.aspxMen's Volleyball

The Aurora University men's volleyball team wrapped up the regular season with a quick three set win over the Warriors of Wisconsin Lutheran College.]]>Aurora Men’s Volleyball vs. NCCTue, 31 Mar 2026 20:51:00 CST3810135