Aurora University Teams Win Hockey, Basketball, Football Championships This Season

Aurora University men's hockey team advanced to the 2025-2026 NCAA Frozen Four after a double-overtime quarterfinal victory over Endicott College.

Hockey Team Reaches Frozen Four

The advancement marks a strong postseason showing for the program in the current season. The double-overtime win secured the berth in the national semifinals.

Basketball Teams Secure Tournament Spots and Records

The men's basketball team captured the 2025-2026 NACC tournament championship with a 67-66 victory over Marian University. That result earned a Pool A berth in the NCAA Division III Championship. The squad later fell 84-60 to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the NCAA Division III First Round at Wisconsin-La Crosse on March 6, 2026, finishing the year at 23-5 overall.

Football Claims Bowl Victory

In Division III football, the Aurora Spartans defeated Illinois College 49-14 in the SmileyCookie.com Lakefront Bowl on November 22, 2025. Both teams ended their seasons with identical 8-3 records.

Women's Basketball Posts Non-Conference Win

The women's basketball team recorded a 95-41 non-conference victory over Rockford University. Jennifer Heinberg led the scoring with 15 points in that contest.

These results provide concrete markers of performance across the athletic programs at Aurora University. The outcomes reflect the level of competition faced in conference and national play.

Programs will now focus on preparations for upcoming seasons and recruiting cycles based on the established records and tournament experience.