https://www.d3hoops.com en-us https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/mar5 It's one of the best weekends of the season! The D-III men's and women's basketball tournaments are set to tip off. And after about 36 hours, each bracket will be cut in half. What surprises await? Tune in to Hoopsville as we chat with some of the surprise programs in this year's tournaments - watch the archive or listen to the podcast here! Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2025-26/mar5 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2022/03/new-coach-comes-to-aurora Steve Christiansen takes over the Aurora men's basketball program, taking over a program which lost its coach midseason en route to a 5-18 record. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2022/03/new-coach-comes-to-aurora https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2020-21/week6 D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll celebrates its 24th season, honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2020-21/week6 https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2020-21/view-from-the-rafters University of Dallas assistant coach Matt Grahn gets a great view of games. If you're wondering who the guy is shouting from the balcony, that's him. Ryan Scott tells us why in Around the Nation. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2020-21/view-from-the-rafters https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/june In the June edition of the Hoopsville Podcast (yes, being released in early July), we do some catching-up on the season that was. The missed opportunity at a championship, winning the Jostens Trophy, and we hear about COVID-19 hitting close to home. Plus, a jam packed Notebook with info changing even after publication. Listen to the podcast, dedicated to Chris Wenzler, here. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2019-20/june https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2018-19/contrib/201904095sndlh Aurora today announced the hiring of Matt Airy, a Division III assistant coach, as head coach of the Spartans men's basketball program. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2018-19/contrib/201904095sndlh https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/04/robinson-resigns-as-aurora-coach After three seasons as head coach of Aurora and two NCAA Tournament bids, Lance Robinson has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/04/robinson-resigns-as-aurora-coach https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/2018030320mk8k The 2018 NCAA Division III Tournament First Round on Friday, March 2 at Washington University, St. Louis was the site for a game Aurora University will be talking about for decades to come. The Spartans were victorious over the highly ranked Washington Bears 82-80 behind a buzzer beating shot from AU senior guard Marcus Myers. Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/2018030320mk8k https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2018/first-round-game-night-aurora-upsets-wash-u After Wash U. tied the game with 1.6 seconds left, Aurora's Max Vickers unleashed a 75-foot pass from out of bounds that Marcus Myers corralled and launched a jumper from the wing for the game-winner as time expired. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2018/first-round-game-night-aurora-upsets-wash-u https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/20180225sqzxdj Aurora University will represent the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference after the Spartans claimed the 2017-2018 NACC men's basketball Tournament title on Saturday night on the Aurora University campus and Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium. The top-ranked Spartans of Aurora University defeated long-time rival Benedictine University 76-71 in yet another thrilling match-up between the programs. Sun, 25 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/20180225sqzxdj https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/201802237cjb1t The 2017-2018 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference men's basketball Tournament Semi-Final round was welcomed to the Aurora University campus and Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium on Friday, February 23. The top-ranked Spartans of Aurora University defeated #6 Edgewood College 76-63 in the night cap to advance to the NACC Tournament Championship on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. AU will face long-time rival Benedictine University who earlier in the night defeated Concordia University Wisconsin 69-67. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2017-18/contrib/201802237cjb1t https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2017-18/week11 D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 21st season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2017-18/week11 https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2016-17/Week3 D3hoops.com's weekly honor roll returns for its 20th season honoring the best players at each position for the past week. It's the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/awards/tow/2016-17/Week3 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2016/07/aurora-lancaster-retires After 30 seasons at Aurora, including 22 as the Spartans' head men's basketball coach, James Lancaster has decided to retire from coaching. He is the latest in a line of long-time men's coaches to retire this offseason. Aurora named assistant Lance Robinson as his replacement. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2016/07/aurora-lancaster-retires https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2015-16/contrib/201511189qhzh7 The Aurora University men's basketball team Head Coach James Lancaster and his staff made a very important addition to their roster leading up to the 2015–2016 season. Lancaster and his Spartans welcomed Charlie Bartzen into the AU family, and the Spartans cannot be more excited for the addition. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2015-16/contrib/201511189qhzh7 https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2014-15/feb22 As conference tournaments begin, tonight on Hoopsville, Dave McHugh talks to a number of teams who are looking to secure bids to the NCAA Tournament. Guests include Aurora, Southern Vermont and William Paterson men's teams plus Caltech and Millsaps women's squad. We also get a preview of the ODAC conference tournament. Catch up On Demand now! Sun, 22 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2014-15/feb22 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/11/wrapup-nov23 No. 1 DePauw was pushed to the limit by Centre before winning in extra time. Plus the Wooster men won a Top 10 showdown and it was a great day to be a Spartan. Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/11/wrapup-nov23 https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/06/nathc-changes-name From the moment the conference announced its name, one with the exact same initials as an existing D-III conference, D-III fans were looking for a change. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2013/06/nathc-changes-name https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/2012021484wb19 The Aurora University Spartan men's basketball team dropped a heart breaking game at the hands of the Eagles from Benedictine University Tuesday night in Thornton Gymnasium, 65-64. As time expired, a tip-in from BU's David Bernard captured the victory for the visitors. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/2012021484wb19 https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120131hwmpdw The Aurora University Spartan men's basketball team hosted Northern Athletics Conference opponent Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Tuesday night. The Spartans looked for payback in Tuesday night's game as MSOE got the best of Aurora earlier on in the season with a 72-55 victory. Thanks to great defense and timely offense Aurora was able to defeat the Raiders 57-37. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20120131hwmpdw https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20111123jikjcp In a match-up between the 2010-2011 Freshmen of the Year in AU's Scott Laskowski (Northern Athletics Conference) and North Central's Landon Gamble (CCIW), the Spartans and Laskowski would prevail 94-82 Tuesday evening in AU's Thornton Gymnasium. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2011-12/contrib/20111123jikjcp https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20101208poqhw3 The Aurora University Spartan men’s basketball team took on the undefeated Raiders of the Milwaukee School of Engineering (6-0; 1-0 NAC) on Wednesday night in Thornton Gymnasium and the Spartans smothering defense came through with a 68-58 victory. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2010-11/contrib/20101208poqhw3 https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2007-08/no-automatic-bid-no-safety-net Pool B might as well be called Pool Bubble. No matter what your record is, you have no automatic bid to shoot for and, short of going 25-0, there’s always the chance you might get left out. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2007-08/no-automatic-bid-no-safety-net https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2006/05/msoe-accepted-into-nathcon The Milwaukee School of Engineering was accepted Monday as a member of the newly formed Northern Athletics Conference (NATHC) and is scheduled to officially join the league in the 2007-08 academic Tue, 23 May 2006 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2006/05/msoe-accepted-into-nathcon https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2004-05/larry-welton-taking-getting-a-chance It was four years ago that Larry Welton thought that the persistent annoyance that was aching his left knee was “growing pains.” This was someone, who after all, sprouted 12 inches during his sophomore year of high school and Welton thought his bones were still adjusting. He would learn soon that it was a much more serious problem. Thu, 20 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3hoops.com/columns/around-the-nation/2004-05/larry-welton-taking-getting-a-chance