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Mission and Championship History

Aurora University fields 25 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams.
The Spartans boast a winning tradition with numerous conference titles and appearances in NCAA tournaments.

Aurora University Spartan Athletics Mission Statement

Aurora University is committed to a philosophy of firm institutional control of athletics, and to unquestioned academic and financial integrity of the athletic program. The mission statement and core values of the University determine the standards by which the intercollegiate athletic program is conducted.

Every student-athlete, male and female, in all sports will receive equitable and fair treatment. Aurora University is committed to providing quality coaching, facilities, equipment, and support services for our student-athletes as it encourages participation and supports students in their efforts to reach their potential in both athletic and academic performance. The well-being, health and safety of student-athletes are primary concerns of the athletic department.

The Aurora University athletic department insists upon, applauds and encourages sportsmanship, ethical conduct, fair play and respect of its opponents and game officials by coaches, staff, student-athletes and fans in every phase of intercollegiate competition.

Spartan Athletics Code of Conduct

It should be considered a privilege to compete in intercollegiate athletics, and to represent your team and your institution in a positive manner. Demonstrate respect on and off the field for teammates, coaches, officials, opponents, fans, and just as importantly, for oneself. Take pride in your ability to excel on the field/court and in the classroom. Be mindful that your behavior represents not only yourself, but your teammates and fellow student-athletes as well. Strive to combine your passion and competitiveness during competition with sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Such conduct demonstrates an understanding of the letter of the rules as well as the spirit of the rules.

Aurora University Sportsmanship Statement

The NCAA, Aurora University and the Northern Athletics Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, spectators or team representatives - as well as public intoxication, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are grounds for removal from the site of competition and other disciplinary actions.

Aurora University History of Champions
AU Conference Championship

Titles since Total Male Sports Female Sports
2022-2023 28 17 11
2021-2022 36 21 15
2020-2021 43 25 18
2019-2020 49 28 21
2018-2019 56 31 25
2017-2018 63 35 28
2014-2015 87 45 42
2009-2010 110 54 56
2004-2005 141 68 73
1999-2000 156 75 81
1994-1995 174 86 88
1981-1982* 209 109 100
1970 231 125 106
























*Joined the NCAA

NCAA Appearances (Teams and individuals)

Appearances since Total Male Sports Female Sports
2021-2022 54 25 29
2020-2021 58 27 31
2019-2020 62 28 34
2018-2019 71 34 37
2017-2018 82 40 42
2014-2015 129 60 69
2009-2010 152 73 79
2004-2005 174 88 86
1999-2000 185 94 91
1994-1995 193 100 93
1981-1982* 211 108 103























Breakdown by Sport

Baseball
Conference Championships (26) - 
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2012 | 2006 | 2005 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1978 | 1974
NCAA Appearances (25) -
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2006 (7th-Place) | 2005 | 2004 (3rd-Place) | 2002 | 2000 | 1999 (7th-Place) | 1998 (3rd-Place) | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 (7th-Place) | 1991 | 1990 (National Runner-Up) | 1989 | 1987
NCAA Regional Championships (7) - 2023 | 2006 | 2004 | 1999 | 1998 | 1992 | 1990
NCAA World Series Appearances (6) - 2006 (7th-Place) | 2004 (3rd-Place) | 1999 (7th-Place) | 1998 (3rd-Place) | 1992 (7th-Place) | 1990 (National Runner-Up)


Men's Basketball
Conference Championships (22) - 
2017-2018 | 2014-15 | 2012-13 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 1997-98 | 1996-97 | 1993-94 | 1988-89 | 1987-88 | 1985-86 | 1984-85 | 1983-84 | 1982-83 | 1979-80 | 1972-73 | 1971-72 | 1970-71
NCAA Appearances (11) -
2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2012-13 | 2009-2010 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2004-05 | 2002-03 | 2000-01 | 1997-98

Women's Basketball
Conference Championships (8) - 
2002-03 | 2001-02 | 2000-01 | 1995-96 | 1994-95 | 1993-94 | 1992-93 | 1988-89
NCAA Appearances (4) - 
2003-04 | 2001-02 | 1994-95 | 1993-94


Women's Bowling
Conference Championship (1) - 
2022

Men's Cross Country
Conference Championship (8) -
2020 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2012 | 2006 | 1973

Women's Cross Country
Conference Championships (10) - 
2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2016 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2008 | 2006 | 2005
Individual NCAA Appearances (9) -
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 (2) | 2013


Football
Conference Championships (12) -
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2016 | 2008 | 2004 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998
NCAA Appearances (9) - 
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2008 | 2004 | 2000 | 1992

Women's Flag Football

Men's Golf
Conference Championships (15) -
2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2008-2009 | 2005-2006 | 1992 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974
NCAA Appearance (8) -
2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2009-2010

Women's Golf
Conference Championship (13) - 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
NCAA Appearance (8) - 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2018-2019 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015


Men's Hockey
Conference Championship (1) - 2024-2025
NCAA Appearance (1) - 2024-2025

Women's Hockey
NCAA Appearance (1) - 2021-2022

Men's Lacrosse
Conference Championship (10) - 
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013
NCAA Appearance (9) - 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013

Women's Lacrosse
Conference Championship (4) - 
2024 | 2023 | 2022 |2021
NCAA Appearance (4) - 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

Men's Soccer
Conference Championships (15) -
2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2004 | 1997 | 1990 | 1985 | 1979 | 1978 | 1977 | 1976 | 1975 | 1973 | 1971 | 1970
NCAA Appearances (2) - 2022 | 2006

Women's Soccer
Conference Championships (16) - 
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2003 | 2002 | 2000 | 1999 | 1997 | 1996
NCAA Appearances (11) - 
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2002 | 2001

Softball
Conference Championships (24) - 
2021 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1986 | 1985 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1979 | 1978
NCAA Appearances (17) - 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2010 | 2008 | 2006 | 2005 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1988 | 1986 | 1985 | 1982 (4th-Place)

Men's Tennis
Conference Championships (5) - 
2000 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1981

Women's Tennis
Conference Championships (3) - 
1995 | 1994 | 1981

Men's Indoor Track and Field
Conference Championship (4) - 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2007
Individual NCAA Appearances (16) - 2025 (2) | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 (3) (Shot Put National Champion - Ryan Njegovan; Weight Throw Runner-Up) | 2016 | 2015 (60m hurdles Runner-Up) | 2012 | 2010 (2) | 2009 (3)


Women's Indoor Track and Field
Conference Championship (9) -
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2011
Individual NCAA Appearances (14) - 2025 (2) | 2024 (2) | 2023 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 (3) | 2016 (2) | 2015

Men's Outdoor Track and Field
Conference Championship (5) -
2019 | 2018 | 2015 | 2014 | 2006
Individual NCAA Appearances (22) - 
2025 (2) | 2023 (2) | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 (2) | 2017 (4) (Discus National Champion - Ryan Njegovan) | (2016 (5) | 2015 (3) | 2010 | 2009 (2) | 2008 | 2007

Women's Outdoor Track and Field

Conference Championship (9) - 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2006
Individual NCAA Appearances (21) -
2025 (2) | 2024 (2) | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 (2) | 2017 (5) | 2016 (3) | 2015 (6) | 2014

Men's Volleyball
Conference Championships (3) -
2025 | 2024 | 2023
NCAA Appearance (1) - 2025


Women's Volleyball
Conference Championships (9) -
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2006 | 1996 | 1977
NCAA Appearance (5) - 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
NCAA Regional Championships (1) - 2018

Men's Wrestling
Individual NCAA Appearances (3) - 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023

Women's 
Wrestling

Individual NCWWC Appearances (10) - 2024-2025 (4 - National Champion Lexi Janiak) | 2023-2024 (5) | 2022-2023