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Men’s Soccer2005
Meet theAssistant CoachesMeet the SpartansJASON LEMBERGAssistant CoachFirst SeasonJason Lemberg joins the AU coachingstaff after a four-year career with theSpartans. Lemberg was a captain in hissenior campaign and is a 2005 graduateof AU with a bachelor’s degree inEnglish. He currently works at AU as an Academic Advisor.BILL SUHAYDAAssistant CoachFirst SeasonBill Suhayda joins the AU coachingstaff after a long career as a high schoolsoccer coach. Suhayda established boththe boys’ and girls’ soccer programs atEast <strong>Aurora</strong> High School in <strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill.Suhayda coached the boys’ teams from1986 to 1991 and again from 2001 to 2005.After establishing the girls’ program in 1997, he coached theteams through 2005. In addition, Suhayda was a founder andpresident for the Fox Valley Kickers Soccer club and currentlyis a soccer trainer for the Wheatland Park District.Sophomore Amador Contreras2 AU Men’s Soccer
2005 Spartans RoundupWhen the 2005 AU men’s soccer team steps on the field,they will attempt to repeat the success of the 2004 campaign,when the Spartans were 15-3-4 and captured the NorthernIllinois-Iowa Conference (NIIC) championship.With a substantial core of returning student-athletes, the2005 squad aims to use the experience gained by the currentjunior and sophomore classes. “This season’s juniors andsophomores have significant experience in key games asfreshmen,” Head Coach Pete Watkins said.Watkins, entering his third season this fall, has a 22-14-6overall record and 7-3-0 in NIIC competition. The 2004 AUsquad captured the NIIC title in a double-overtime shootoutagainst NIIC juggernaut Dominican <strong>University</strong>. AU alsohad key victories over regional opponents from the LakeMichigan Conference (NIIC and LMC will merge following2005 season) (Wisconsin Lutheran and Lakeland), CCIW(North Central College), Midwest Conference (MonmouthCollege and Grinnell College) and Iowa Intercollegiate(Dubuque <strong>University</strong>).The 2005 Spartans boast only one senior; goalkeeper JeffBishop (Norridge, Ill./Harper C.C.). Bishop is a transfer anddid not see significant playing time in his first season at AU.The most unique element of the AU team this seasonis the experienced junior class, many of whom playeda significant role in the team’s improvement as freshmenand sophomores. Local standouts Alex DeGurian (<strong>Aurora</strong>,Ill./Neuqua Valley), Rob Michaels (Hinckley, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock) and Amador Contreras (<strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill./CentralCatholic) all had key playing time over the past two years.DeGurian was a NIIC First Team All-Conference and FirstTeam All-Region selection in 2004. Taylor Kilcrease (WichitaFalls, Texas/Rider), Jeff Horst (Greenville, Mich./Greenville)and Mike Skupien (Western Springs, Ill./Carthage College)made major contributions, playing with composure and ahigh level of experience. Junior transfer Brad Johns (<strong>Aurora</strong>,Ill./Butler <strong>University</strong>) brings experience to the Spartandefense after spending his first two collegiate seasons atDivision I Butler <strong>University</strong>.The talented sophomore class had a big impact on the<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> men’s soccer program. Tyler Klotz (BigRock, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock), Jordan Barry (Decatur, Ill./St. Teresa), Marshall Reed (Otsego, Mich./Otsego), ScottAnderson (West Dundee, Ill./Jacobs), Jody Hall (SugarGrove, Ill./Bartlett) and Phil Tedford (Morris, Ill./Morris)all played significant roles for the AU offense last season.Reed scored seven goals and tallied four assists for 18points. Klotz scored six goals, five assists and 17 points,while Jody Hall had four goals and three assists for 11points. As a group, the sophomores scored 21 goals anddished out 13 assists for 55 points.“We need to remain a balanced scoring squad to defendour NIIC title. We lost two key players, but that provides anopportunity for Tyler Klotz, Marshall Reed, Jordan Barry andAmador Contreras to step up,” said Watkins.AU Men’s Soccer3
2005 Spartans RoundupLast year, one of the most-improved areas for theSpartans was the defensive corps. Drew Taylor (DeKalb, Ill./DeKalb) settled into the AU backline seamlessly andcaptured NIIC Newcomer of the Year honors and First TeamAll-Conference. Jim Spann (Park Ridge, Ill./Maine South),a NIIC First Team All-Conference selection, proved he couldhandle the job as a stalwart for the Spartan defense. JoeyCatrino (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) and Lance Austin(Otsego, Mich./Otsego) were significant contributers tothe AU defense and proved to be vital assets in securingthe championship.“Our leadership in goal is a key. Senior Jeff Bishop andfreshmen Jon Unruh (St. Joseph, Mo./Central) and TylerItaliano (St. Louis) are deadlocked in the competition to start.Both freshmen come from top-flight clubs, where they havesignificant experience at a high level,” Waktins mentioned.The freshman class boasts two players from Peoria NotreDame, the Illinois Class A State Championship team: ForwardChase Corricelli (Peoria, Ill.) was the leading scorer with26 goals as a senior, and backer Brian Barnett (Peoria, Ill.)brings talent and experience to the Spartan defense. Othernewcomers to the 2005 Spartans are Jon Sample (Naperville,Ill./Neuqua Valley), Adam Prevost (Hinckley, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock), Jared Shavrnoch (Millington, Mich./Lakeville),Rich Sylvester (Roscommon, Mich./Roscommon),Matt Wasowicz (Moberly, Mo./Moberly), Akira J. Host(Chicago/Yokuta HS – Japan), Sam Kilani (Westmont,Ill./Hinsdale Central), Ricardo Gallegos (Chicago/Prosser),Eric Main (Millington, Mich./Millington) and WinstonMcCauley (Bloomington, Ill./Winston-Salem State).Watkins added, “Our guys should compete internallyduring the week and then compete as a united force 20 timesa year. For us to step up to our top regional competition—UW-Whitewater, Wheaton College, Loras College, CentreCollege and Principia—we must remain a family.”4 AU Men’s Soccer
2005 Official NCAA RosterNo. Name Pos Yr Hometown Last School0 Jon Unruh GK Fr St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph Central1 Chase Corricelli F Fr Peoria, Ill. Notre Dame2 James Spann D So Park Ridge, Ill. Maine South3 Scott Anderson F So West Dundee, Ill. Jacobs4 Jacob Miskiewicz MF Fr Des Plaines, Ill. Maine East5 Taylor Kilcrease MF Jr Wichita Falls, Texas WF Rider6 Brian Barnett D Fr Peoria, Ill. Notre Dame7 Alex DeGurian MF Jr Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley8 Amador Contreras F Jr <strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill. <strong>Aurora</strong> Central Cath9 Jordan Barry F So Decatur, Ill. St. Teresa10 Andrew Taylor D So DeKalb, Ill. DeKalb11 Rob Michaels F Jr Hinckley, Ill. Hinckley-Big Rock12 Jon Sample F Fr Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley13 Marshall Reed MF So Otsego, Mich. Otsego14 Lance Austin D So Otsego, Mich. Otsego15 Tyler Klotz F So Big Rock, Ill. Hinckley-Big Rock16 Matt Wasowicz F Fr Moberly, Mo. Moberly17 Jody Hall MF So Sugar Grove, Ill. Bartlett18 Winston McCauley MF Jr Bloomington, Ill. Winston-Salem State19 Brad Johns D Jr <strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill. Butler20 Jared Shavrnoch F Fr Millington, Mich. Lakeville21 Matt Akre MF So Lisbon, Ill. Newark22 Ricardo Gallegos MF Fr Chicago, Ill. Prosser23 John Catrino D So Valparaiso, Ind. Valparaiso24 Eric Main D So Millington, Mich. Millington25 Akira J. Host F Fr Chicago, Ill. Edgren26 Mike Skupien D Jr Western Spring, Ill. Lyons Township27 Adam Prevost F Fr Hinckley, Ill. Hinckley-Big Rock28 Phil Tedford MF So Morris, Ill. Morris29 Sam Kilani F Fr Westmont, Ill. Hinsdale Central31 Jeff Horst F Jr Greenville, Mich. Greenville32 Rich Sylvester F Fr Roscommon, Mich. Roscommon35 Jeffrey Bishop GK Sr Norridge, Ill. Harper C.C.54 Tyler Italiano GK Fr St. Louis, Mo. St. Mary’sHead Coach: Pete WatkinsAssistant Coach: Jason Lemberg and Bill SuhaydaAU Men’s Soccer5
Meet the Spartans#21 MATT AKRE, 6'2", 170, So, DEF,Lisbon, Ill./Newark HSHigh School: Attended Newark High Schooland played three years of varsity soccer underCoach Mike Hall II and was named team MVPas a senior. Played three years of varsitybasketball under Coach Dale Skelton and wasnamed team MVP and All-Conference as a junior and seniorand First Team All-Area as a senior. Played three years of varsitybaseball under Coach DJ Locks and was team MVP as a senior.Personal: Born 1/10/86 in Morris, Ill. Family: Ron and TamiAkre. He has three brothers, Ben, Nate and Zak, and two sisters,Sami and Abbey. Hobbies: Euchre, skateboarding, movies andhis girlfriend. Major: Business.#3 SCOTT ANDERSON, 6'3", 190, So, FWD,West Dundee, Ill./Jacobs HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in 18games, started one for the Spartans. Had oneassist in 2004. High School: Attended Harry D.Jacobs High School. Played two years of varsitysoccer under Coach Jim Dzoilo. Named All-Conference, All-Area Honorable Mention and set a schoolrecorded by scoring the fastest goal in 15 seconds. Played twoyears of varsity basketball under Coach Jim Hinkle. Also ranfour years of track under Coach Jason Borhart. Named All-Conference, All-Sectional State Qualifier and set a school recordin the 4x800. Personal: Born 8/23/85 in Park Ridge, Ill. Family:Barb and Marty Anderson. He has one brother, Skyler, and onesister, Kristen. Hobbies: Bowling, weightlifting and movies.Major: Computer Science.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 18/1 19 0 1 1 0Career 18/1 19 0 1 1 0#14 LANCE AUSTIN, 6'0", 185, So, DEF,Otsego, Mich./Otsego HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in 18games and started nine for the Spartans. HighSchool: Attended Otsego High School. Playedfour years of varsity soccer under CoachRoger Austin. Named All-State HonorableMention and All-State Second Team. Personal: Born 4/24/86 inKalamazoo, Mich. Family: Roger and Jamie Austin. He has twobrothers, Jarrod and Cody. Hobbies: Soccer and guitar. Major:Computer Science. Minors: Business and Spanish.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 18/9 3 0 0 0 0Career 18/9 3 0 0 0 0#6 BRIAN BARNETT, 5'10", 180, Fr, DEF,Peoria, Ill./Notre Dame HSHigh School: Attended Notre Dame HighSchool and played two years of varsity soccerunder Coach Pete Nash. He was namedAll-Conference and captain as a senior andplayed on the IHSA Class A State Championsin 2004 and third-place finisher in 2003. Personal: Born 10/28/86in Peoria, Ill. Family: Mike and Kathy Barnett. He has threesisters, Sarah, Molly and Meghan. Hobbies: Sports, music andhanging out with friends. Major: Business.#9 JORDAN BARRY, 6'3", 190, So, FWD,Decatur, Ill./St. Teresa HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in 22games, started five for the Spartansand scored four goals. High School: AttendedSt. Teresa High School. Played four years ofvarsity soccer under Coaches Gary Pakula andLeo Berger. Named team MVP, All-Sectional, First TeamAll-Conference and Most Offensive as a senior, and First TeamAll-Conference and Most Offensive as a junior. Personal: Born4/15/86 in Quincy, Ill. Family: Gary and Denise Barry. He hasone sister, Jennifer. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Marketing.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 22/5 31 4 0 8 0Career 22/5 31 4 0 8 0#35 JEFFREY BISHOP, 6'2", 220, Sr, GK,Norridge, Ill./Harper CCCollege as a Junior (’04): Played in sixgames and started one for the Spartans.College as a Sophomore (’03): AttendedHarper Community College. Played soccerand was named MVP and First Team All-Conference. College as a Freshman (’02): Attended HarperCommunity College and played soccer. High School: AttendedRidgewood High School. Played four years of varsity soccerunder Coach Rob St. John. Named All-Conference as asophomore, junior and senior, All-Area as a junior, and All-Defense as a freshman. Personal: Born 10/30/83 in Chicago, Ill.Family: Peggy and Steven Bishop. He has two brothers, Tomand Matt. Hobbies: Soccer and basketball. Major: PhysicalEducation. Minor: Health Science.AU CAREER STATISTICSAs Goalkeeper:Year GA Saves W/L Sho2004 3 6 0/0 0Career 3 6 0/0 06 AU Men’s Soccer
Meet the Spartans#23 JOEY CATRINO, 5'9", 165, So, DEF,Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in 20games and started 13 for the Spartans. Hadone goal and three assists. High School:Attended Valparaiso High School. Playedthree years of varsity soccer under CoachDanny Jeftich. Named All-Area and Indiana ODP as a senior.Personal: Born 11/10/85 in Valparaiso, Ind. Family: John andAngela Catrino. He has one sister, Shelley. Majors: BusinessAdministration and Mathematics.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 20/13 10 1 3 5 1Career 20/13 10 1 3 5 1#8 AMADOR CONTRERAS, 6'2", 175, Jr, MF,<strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill./<strong>Aurora</strong> Central Catholic HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Played in16 games and started three for the Spartans.Recorded three goals and two assists. Collegeas a Freshman (’03): Played in 19 games,started 16 for the Spartans. Scored four goals,three assists and 11 points. High School: Attended <strong>Aurora</strong>Central Catholic High School. Ran three years of varsity crosscountry for Coach Troy Kerber. Named All-Conference juniorand senior seasons. Ran three years of varsity track underCoach Kerber. Named All-Conference his senior season.Personal: Born 1/12/85 in <strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill. Family: Miguel and MariaContreras. He has two sisters, Alexandra and Amanda. Hisuncle, Victor Perez, attended <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Major: AthleticTraining. Minor: Spanish.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2003 19/16 27 4 3 11 12004 16/3 21 3 2 8 0Career 35/19 48 7 5 19 1#1 CHASE CORRICELLI, 5’11”, 150, Fr, F,Peoria, Ill./Notre Dame HSHigh School: Attended Peoria Notre DameHigh School. Played two years of varsitysoccer under Coach Peter Nash. He wasnamed All-Conference, All-Sectional and All-Peoria Metro as a senior and played on theIHSA Class A State Champions in 2004 and third-place finisherin 2003. As a senior led team in points with 26. Personal: Born4/7/87 in Peoria, Ill. Family: Patrick and Nancy Corricelli.Grandfather was a 4th Division Marine at Iwo Jima and witnessedthe flag raising. Related to former AU soccer coach Chris Shinn.Hobbies: Frisbee golf, music, golf and basketball. Major:Undecided.#7 ALEX DEGURIAN, 6'1", 175, Jr, DEF,Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Named FirstTeam National Soccer Coaches Associationof America All-Region and First TeamNorthern Illinois-Iowa Conference All-Conference. Played in and started 21 gamesfor the Spartans. Had eight goals and five assists. College asa Freshman (’03): Named Northern Illinois-Iowa ConferenceFirst Team All-Conference. Played in 20 games, started 19.Scored four goals, three assists and 11 points. High School:Attended Neuqua Valley High School. Played two years of varsitysoccer under Coach Jim Johns. Named All-Conference and TeamMVP his senior season. Personal: Born 3/30/85 in Pittsburgh, Pa.Family: Alex and Linda DeGurian. He has two brothers, Drewand Linden. Majors: Communication and Political Science.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2003 20/16 27 4 3 11 02004 21/21 54 8 5 21 3Career 41/37 81 12 8 32 3#22 RICARDO GALLEGOS, 5'6", 135, Fr, MID,Chicago, Ill./Prosser HSHigh School: Attended Prosser High School.Personal: Born 8/22/87 in Fluonderco,Mexico. Family: Guadalupe Gallegos. He hasone brother, Angel, and one sister, Cardina.Hobbies: Sports. Major: Computer Science.#17 JODY HALL, 5'11", 160, So, MF,Sugar Grove, Ill./Bartlett HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in 21games and started 15 for the Spartans. Scoredfour goals and had three assists. High School:Attended Bartlett High School. Played threeyears of varsity soccer under Coaches JimMcNamara, Joe Schrader and Rob Wesselhoff. Named captain,First team All-Upstate Eight, Honorable Mention All-Sectional,and Honorable Mention All-Area as a senior. Personal: Born11/14/85 in Elk Grove, Ill. Family: Lori and Bill Hall. He has onebrother, Bill. Hobbies: Music and soccer. Major: Business.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 21/15 18 4 3 11 2Career 21/15 18 4 3 11 2AU Men’s Soccer7
Meet the Spartans#31 JEFF HORST, 6'2", 180, Jr, FWD,Greenville, Mich./Greenville HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Played in10 games for the Spartans. Scored two goalsand had one assist. College as a Freshman(’03): Played in 20 games, started 12. Scoredone goal, two assists and four points. HighSchool: Attended Greenville High School. Played three years ofvarsity soccer under Coach Doug Dodd. Named Player of theYear, Most Dedicated, All-Area and First Team All-Conference hissenior season. Named Second Team All-Conference his junioryear. Played two years of varsity baseball under Coach TomHalloch. Named Most Dedicated his junior and senior years.Played two years of varsity basketball under Coach Rick Lewis.Named Most Dedicated his senior year. Named outstandingsenior male at Greenville HS. Personal: Born 5/28/85 in GrandRapids, Mich. Family: Terry and Janet Horst. Major: Psychology.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2003 20/12 18 1 2 4 02004 10/0 4 1 2 4 0Career 30/12 22 2 4 8 0#25 AKIRA J. HOST, 5'8", 150, Fr, FWD,Chicago, Ill./Yokuta HSHigh School: Attended Yokuta High Schoolin Japan. Played soccer under Coach JamPujol and was named a Kanto Plains All-Starand Pacific top goal scorer as a senior. Playedbasketball under Coach Tom Burch andfootball under Coach Michael Brust. Was a football All-Star asa senior. Personal: Born 8/18/86 in Tokyo, Japan. Family: Johnand Sanae Host. He has two brothers, Nick and Mike. Hobbies:Soccer, basketball, football, music and the outdoors. Major:Business. Minor: English.Minor: Business.#54 TYLER ITALIANO, 6'1", 165, Fr, GK,St. Louis, Mo./St. Mary’s HSHigh School: Attended St. Mary’s High Schooland played soccer. Personal: Born 2/19/87in St. Louis, Mo. Family: Gary and CherylItaliano. He has two sisters, Molly and Abbie.Hobbies: Soccer. Major: Criminal Justice.#19 BRAD JOHNS, 6'0", 185, Jr, DEF,<strong>Aurora</strong>, Ill./West <strong>Aurora</strong> HSCollege as a Sophomore (’03): AttendedButler <strong>University</strong> and played soccer. Namedto the Furman Invitational and KentuckyInvitational All-Tournament teams. College asa Freshman (’02): Attended Butler <strong>University</strong>and played soccer. High School: Attended West <strong>Aurora</strong> HighSchool and played varsity soccer under Coach Jack Albright andJoe Sustersic. Personal: Born 5/22/84 in St. Charles, Ill. Family:Rick and Chriss Johns. He has two brothers, Matt and Scott.Hobbies: Guitar, working out, sports and spending time withfamily and friends. Major: Criminal Justice.#29 SAM KILANI, 6'0", 240, Fr, FWD,Westmont, Ill./Hinsdale Central HSHigh School: Attended Hinsdale CentralHigh School. Personal: Born 3/30/87 inChicago. Family: Mohammad and RitaKilani. He has one brother, Hytham.Hobbies: Cars, games, sports, computersand reading. Major: Criminal Justice.#5 TAYLOR KILCREASE, 5'9", 150, Jr, MF,Wichita Falls, Texas/Wichita Falls Rider HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Played in17 games and started two for the Spartans.College as a Freshman (’03): Played in18 games, started 10 for the Spartans.Scored one goal, one assist and three points.High School: Attended Rider High School. Played one yearof varsity soccer under Coach Kenny Catney. Ran one year ofvarsity cross country under Coach Catney. Personal: Born11/14/84 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Family: Kim Panter andTommy Panter (stepfather). He has three brothers, Alex,Braden and Evan, and two sisters, Laura and Legan. Hobbies:Armadillo hunting. Major: Business.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2003 18/10 17 1 1 3 12004 17/2 6 0 0 0 0Career 35/12 23 1 1 3 18 AU Men’s Soccer
Meet the Spartans#15 TYLER KLOTZ, 5'11", 175, So, FWD,Big Rock, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock HSCollege as a Freshman(’04): Played in 20games and started 19 for the Spartans. Scoredsix goals and had five assists. High School:Attended Hinckley-Big Rock High School.Played four years of varsity soccer underCoach Larry Peppers. Named team MVP, All-State and BeaconNews Player of the Year as a senior. Played three years of varsitybasketball under Coach Bill Sambrookes. Named team MVPand All-Conference as a senior. Played three years of varsitybaseball under Coach Todd Prellberg. Named team MVP andAll-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 3/27/86 in <strong>Aurora</strong>,Ill. Family: Greg and Renee Klotz. He has one brother, Jarred,and one sister, Tara. Hobbies: Sports, outdoors, movies andvideo games. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 20/19 55 6 5 17 2Career 20/19 55 6 5 17 2#24 ERIC MAIN, 6'0", 185, So, DEF,Millington, Mich./Millington HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Attended DeltaCollege and played soccer. High School:Attended Millington High School and playedthree years of varsity soccer under Coach TodHarrison. Personal: Born 9/29/86 in Saginaw,Mich. Family: Larry and Anne Main. He has one brother, Dave.Hobbies: Soccer, snowboarding and weightlifting. Major:Athletic Training.#18 WINSTON MCCAULEY, 5'9", 155, Jr, MF,Bloomington, Ill./Bloomington HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): AttendedWinston Salem State. College as a Freshman(’03): Attended Hampton <strong>University</strong>. HighSchool: Attended Bloomington High Schooland played four years of soccer. Named All-Inter City, All-Conference and All-Sectional. Personal: Born9/12/85 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Family: Willie and Diane McCauley.He has one brother. Hobbies: Cars and clothes. Major: ManagementInformation Technology. Minor: Professional Sales.#11 ROB MICHAELS, 5'9", 160, Jr, FWD,Hinckley, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Played in21 games and started 18 for the Spartans.Had two assists. College as a Freshman (’03):Played in 18 games, started 16 for the Spartans.Had two assists. High School: AttendedHinckley-Big Rock High School. Played three years of varsitysoccer under Coach Larry Peppers. Named All-Conference hissenior season. Played two years of varsity baseball under CoachTodd Prellberg. Named All-Conference and Honorable MentionAll-Area his senior season. Played two years of varsity basketballunder Coach Bob Barnett and Bill Sambrookes. Named cocaptainand Defensive MVP his senior season. Personal: Born7/15/84 in Geneva, Ill. Family: Dave and Juli Michaels. He hasone brother, Brian, and one sister, Rachel. Hobbies: Guitar,music and movies. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Psychologyand Communication.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2003 18/16 25 0 2 2 02004 21/18 40 0 2 2 0Career 39/34 65 0 4 4 0#4 JACOB MISKIEWICZ, 6'1", 160, Fr, MF,Des Plaines, Ill./Maine East HSHigh School: Attended Maine East HighSchool and played three years of varsitysoccer under Coach Vic DePrizio. Namedcaptain and Honorable Mention All-Sectionalas a senior. Played three years of varsityvolleyball under Coach John Kuleiza and was named captain.Personal: Born 4/4/87 in Chicago. Family: Gregory and BarbaraMiskiewicz. He has one brother, Ray. Hobbies: Sports, fishingand skateboarding. Major: Undecided.#27 ADAM PREVOST, 6'0", 160, Fr, FWD,Hinckley, Ill./Hinckley-Big Rock HSHigh School: Attended Hinckley-Big RockHigh School and played four years of varsitysoccer under Coach Larry Peppers. NamedOffensive MVP as a junior and senior, BeaconNews First Team All-Area as a senior and All-Sectional. Personal: Born 10/29/86 in Geneva, Ill. Family: Kathyand Joe Rissman. He has one brother, Ryan, and fourstepbrothers, Kyle, Bryan, Will and Chase. Hobbies: Sports.Major: Business Administration.AU Men’s Soccer9
Meet the Spartans#13 MARSHALL REED, 5'11", 175, So, MF,Otsego, Mich./Otsego HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played in21 games and started 10 for the Spartans.Scored seven goals and had four assists.High School: Attended Otsego High School.Played two years of varsity soccer underCoach Roger Austin. Named team MVP, First Team All-Conference and All-District as a junior and senior. NamedAll-Region and Second Team All-State as a senior. Played threeyears of varsity tennis under Coach Jeff Pirrane. Named SecondTeam All-Conference as a junior and senior and HonorableMention All-Conference as a sophomore. Swam two years ofvarsity swimming under Coach Daryl Beltan. Named All-Leagueas a junior and Academic All-State as a senior. Personal: Born6/28/86 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Family: Larry and Diana Reed.He has one brother, Morgan, and one sister, Mariah. Hobbies:Sports and friends. Major: Mathematics.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 21/10 38 7 4 18 2Career 21/10 38 7 4 18 2#12 JON SAMPLE, 5'10", 155, Fr, FWD,Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley HSHigh School: Attended Neuqua Valley HighSchool and played three years of varsitysoccer under Coach Jim Johns. Personal:Born 2/29/84 in Dearborn, Mich. Family:John and Vicki Sample. He has one sister,Lindsay. Hobbies: Golf. Major: Business Administration.#20 JARED SHAVRNOCH, 5'11", 165, Fr, F,Millington, Mich./Lakeville HSHigh School: Attended Lakeville High Schooland played varsity soccer under Coach JimMead. Named Second Team All-State (Mich.),First Team All-Conference, All-Division,All-Region, Offensive MVP and led team tofirst league title. Personal: Born 9/19/86 in Saginaw, Mich.Family: Frank and Autumn Shavrnoch. He has one brother,Todd, and one sister, Amber. Hobbies: Sports, road trips, girlsand friends. Major: Undecided.#26 MIKE SKUPIEN, 5'11", 180, Jr, DEF,Western Springs, Ill./Lyons Township HSCollege as a Sophomore (’04): Played in20 games and started 15 for the Spartans.Had two goals and two assists. College as aFreshman (’03): Attended Carthage Collegeand played soccer. High School: AttendedLyons Township High School. Played two years of varsity soccerunder Coach Alex Hernandez. Named captain, All-Conferenceand Iron Man as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 3/12/85 inLaGrange, Ill. Received a NSCAA National Coaching Diplomaand USSF National D Coaching License. Family: Ron and DianeSkupien. Major: Physical Education.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 20/15 9 2 2 6 1Career 20/15 9 2 2 6 1#2 JAMES SPANN, 5'11", 145, So, DEF,Park Ridge, Ill./Maine South HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): NamedNorthern Illinois-Iowa Conference First TeamAll-Conference. Played in 20 games andstarted 18 for the Spartans. Had two assists.High School: Attended Maine South HighSchool. Played one year of varsity soccer under CoachTim Spiegel. Named Most Improved as a senior. Played twoyears of varsity gymnastics under Coach Larry Kaplan. NamedMVP, captain and qualified for the state meet. Competed twoyears of varsity diving under Coach Chris Deger. Named MVPand captain as a senior. Personal: Born 8/29/86 in SantaBarbara, Calif. Family: Sandra and Anthony Spann. He has twobrothers, John and Anthony, and one sister, Sophia. Hobbies:Drawing. Majors: Secondary Education and Mathematics.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 20/18 9 0 2 2 0Career 20/18 9 0 2 2 0#32 RICHARD SYLVESTER, 6'0", 170, Fr,FWD, Roscommon, Mich./Roscommon HSHigh School: Attended Roscommon HighSchool and played four years of varsity soccerunder Coach Mark Dalak. Named MVP allfour years, First Team All-Conference as asophomore, junior and senior, First Team All-Region as a junior and Player of the Year as a senior. Personal:Born 11/25/86 in Detroit, Mich. Family: Donald and AnnaSylvester. He has one brother, Will, and one sister, Denise.Hobbies: Soccer, computers and X-Box. Major: Accounting.10 AU Men’s Soccer
Meet the Spartans#10 ANDREW TAYLOR, 5'10", 160, So, DEF,DeKalb, Ill./DeKalb HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): NamedNorthern Illinois-Iowa Conference First TeamAll-Conference and NIIC Newcomer of theYear. Played in 19 games and started 18 forthe Spartans and had one game-winning goalin a shootout to capture the NIIC championship. High School:Attended DeKalb High School. Played three years of varsitysoccer under Coach Brent McIntosh. Named All-Upstate Eightand All-Sectional as a senior and Honorable Mention All-Upstate Eight and Upstate Eight team sportsmanship award asa junior. Personal: Born 4/20/86 in DeKalb, Ill. Family: GregTaylor and MaryBeth McGill. He has two sisters, Lauren andKatie. Hobbies: Computers, music and soccer. Major: PoliticalScience. Minor: Business Administration.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 19/18 6 0 0 0 1Career 19/18 6 0 0 0 1#28 PHIL TEDFORD, 5'8", 140, So, MF,Morris, Ill./Morris HSCollege as a Freshman (’04): Played ineight games for the Spartans. High School:Attended Morris High School. Played threeyears of varsity soccer under Coach Ron Lear.Named All-Conference, Offensive MVP andHonorable Mention All-Sectional as a senior andSecond Team All-Conference as a junior. Played two years ofvarsity basketball under Coach Jeff Johnson. Named SecondTeam All-Conference as a senior. Played two years of varsitybaseball under Coach John Darlington. Personal: Born 9/7/85in Joliet, Ill. Family: Lynn and Carol Tedford. He has onebrother, Pat. Hobbies: Soccer, music and card games. Major:Secondary Education.AU CAREER STATISTICSYear MP/MS Shots G A Pts MWG2004 8/0 1 0 0 0 0Career 8/0 1 0 0 0 0#0 JON UNRUH, 6'1", 180, Fr, GK,St. Joseph, Mo./St. Joseph Central HSHigh School: Attended St. Joseph CentralHigh School and played varsity soccer underCoach Mark Peterson. Named All-City, All-St.Joseph Press, All-District and All-Conference.Personal: Born 4/22/87 in Kansas City, Mo.Family: Roger and Donna Unruh. He has one brother, Issac,and one sister, Elizabeth. All three siblings have been or aregoalkeepers at the collegiate level. Hobbies: Magic, acting andmovies. Major: Biology. Minor: Business.#16 MATT WASOWICZ, 5'10", 155, Fr, FWD,Moberly, Mo./Moberly HSHigh School: Attended Moberly High Schooland played varsity soccer under CoachBriscoe. Named Honorable Mention All-State,First Team All-Region, First Team All-Districtand Second Team All-Conference as a senior.Personal: Born 12/11/86 in Columbia, Mo. Family: Josephand Lisa Wasowicz. He has one brother, Michael. Hobbies:Nintendo, golf, soccer, girls and friends. Major: Business.Minor: Communication.AU Men’s Soccer11
2004 Game-by-GameResultsDate W/L AU Opponent Opp Rec NIIC Rec9/2 W 2 MacMurray 0 1-0-09/4 W 2 Dubuque 0 2-0-09/6 T O2 1 Illinois Wesleyan 1 2-0-19/10 L 0 Carthage 4 2-1-19/12 L 0 St. Norbert 3 2-2-19/18 T O2 1 Olivet 1 2-2-29/19 W 5 Adrian 0 3-2-29/22 W 3 North Central 2 4-2-29/25 W 3 Wis. Lutheran 2 5-2-29/26 W 7 Lakeland 2 6-2-29/30 W 3 Benedictine* 0 7-2-2 1-010/6 W O2 2 Dominican* 1 8-2-2 2-010/8 W OT 2 Grinnell 1 9-2-210/10 T O2 0 Millikin 0 9-2-310/12 W 6 Monmouth 1 10-2-3 2-010/17 W 3 Dallas 1 11-2-3 2-010/21 W 6 Rockford* 3 12-2-3 3-010/24 W 2 Clarke* 1 13-2-3 4-010/30 W 2 Concordia, IL* 0 14-2-3 5-010/31 L 0 Lake Forest 2 14-3-3 5-011/4 W 3 Clarke* 0 15-3-3 6-011/6 T 0 Dominican* 0 15-3-4 6-0-1* Conference Game2004 Spartan StatsINDIVIDUAL STATSPlayer G/GS G A Pts GWGAlex DeGurian 21/21 8 5 21 3Matias Alvarez 18/14 7 5 19 2Kevin McFadden 22/15 9 0 18 1Marshal Reed 21/10 7 4 18 1Tyler Klotz 20/19 6 5 7 2Jody Hall 21/15 4 3 11 2Jordan Barry 22/5 4 0 8 0Amador Contreras 16/3 3 2 8 0Mike Skupien 20/15 2 2 6 1John Contrino 20/13 1 3 5 1Jeff Horst 10/0 1 2 4 0Larry Heiden Jr. 16/0 1 1 3 0Rob Michaels 21/18 0 2 2 0James Spann 20/18 0 2 2 0Scott Anderson 18/1 0 1 1 0Mark Heggen 14/4 0 1 1 0Pat Drews 21/21 0 1 1 0Taylor Kilcrease 17/2 0 0 0 0Andrew Taylor 19/18 0 0 0 0Jason Lemberg 21/15 0 0 0 0Mark Chayka 11/2 0 0 0 0Lance Austin 18/9 0 0 0 0Hilario Neito 2/1 0 0 0 0Tom Dean 5/0 0 0 0 0Phil Tedford 8/0 0 0 0 0Nathan Riemer 9/0 0 0 0 0Dan Fink 8/0 0 0 0 0Drew Zajicek 8/1 0 0 0 0Graydon Engle 3/0 0 0 0 0Joe Miller 2/1 0 0 0 0Kyle Solberg 7/0 0 0 0 0Jeffery Bishop 6/1 0 0 0 0Josh Simpson 6/2 0 0 0 0AU Team Totals 22 53 39 145 15Opponents 22 24 14 62 3GOALKEEPER STATISTICSPlayer GA GA Avg Saves Rec ShoLarry Heiden Jr. 0 0.00 0 0-0-0 0Pat Drews 20 .97 93 15-3-3 6Josh Simpson 2 1.35 1 0-0-1 0Jeffrey Bishop 3 2.85 6 0-0-0 0AU Team Totals 25 1.07 100 15-3-4 8Opponents 48 2.21 159 3-14-4 512 AU Men’s Soccer
Past NIIC ChampionsThe NIICYEARSCHOOL2004 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>2003 Dominican <strong>University</strong>2002 Benedictine <strong>University</strong>2001 Dominican <strong>University</strong>2000 Dominican <strong>University</strong>1999 Rockford College1998 Rockford College1997 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>1996 Benedictine <strong>University</strong>1995 Judson College*1994 Judson College*1993 Judson College*1992 Judson College*1991 Judson College*1990 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Judson College*1989 Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*1988 Rockford College1987 Rockford College1986 Benedictine <strong>University</strong>+1985 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Judson College*Rockford College1984 Rockford College1983 Rockford College1982 Rockford College1981 Rockford College1980 Rockford College1979 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Rockford College1978 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^1977 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Rockford College1976 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Rockford College1975 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*1974 Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*1973 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Judson College*1972 Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*1971 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*1970 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>^1969 Trinity International <strong>University</strong>#*Rockford College*no longer a member of the NIIC+then known as Illinois Benedictine College^then known as <strong>Aurora</strong> College#then known as Trinity College2004 marked the 36th season of men’s soccer competitionwithin the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference (formerly theNorthern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference).The 1998 NIIC champion (in both men’s and women’ssoccer) was crowned by virtue of a postseason tournament.2004 NIIC ALL-CONFERENCECoach of the Year Pete WatkinsNewcomer of the Year Andrew TaylorFIRST TEAMAlex DeGurian FWD <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Matias Alvarez MID <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Kevin McFadden MID <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>James Spann DEF <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Andrew Taylor DEF <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>SECOND TEAMPat Drews GK <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>2003 NIIC ALL-CONFERENCEAlex DeGurian MID <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>2002 NIIC ALL-CONFERENCESteve Blakemore FWD <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Andy Smith MID <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>AU Men’s Soccer13
AU Men’s Soccer Records<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> All-America Award WinnersRudy Keller – 1977 (NAIA) • Val Bole – 1978 (NAIA) • Val Bole – 1979 (NAIA)MOST GOALS SCORED, MATCH:5 Hristos Karabatsis vs. Knox College, 1983Ed Guerra vs. Rockford College, 1966MOST GOALS SCORED, SEASON:22 Terry Rock 1980 (17 matches)21 Les Suhayda 1971 (14 matches)19 Hernan Campuzano 1996 (17 matches)MOST GOALS SCORED, CAREER:43 Terry Rock 1978-1981 (67 matches)38 Ed Guerra 1965-1968 (36 matches)34 Alex Iniguez 1988-1991 (73 matches)33 Hernan Campuzano 1993, 1995-1996 (57 matches)MOST ASSISTS, MATCH:4 Kevin Hurley vs. Lake Forest College, 1973Pat Ginder vs. Judson College, 1974Tom Chmela vs. Trinity <strong>University</strong>, 1975and vs. Rockford College, 1975MOST ASSISTS, SEASON:13 Jason Malmstrom 1998 (18 matches)MOST ASSISTS, CAREER:32 Jason Malmstrom 1995-1998 (74 matches)29 Terry Rock 1978-1981 (67 matches)26 Pat Ginder 1974-1977 (55 matches)MOST POINTS, MATCH:11 Ed Guerra vs. Carthage College, 1967MOST POINTS, SEASON:53 Terry Rock 1980 (22 G., 9 A.)42 Rob Infelise 1998 (19 G., 4 A.)42 Hernan Campuzano 1996 (19 G., 4 A.)41 Ed Guerra 1967 (13 G., 15 A.)MOST POINTS, CAREER:125 Hernan Campuzano 1993, 1995-1996 (33 G., 13 A.)115 Terry Rock 1978-1981 (43 G., 29 A.)97 Ed Guerra 1965-1968 (38 G., 21 A.)90 Jason Malmstrom 1995-1998 (29 G., 32 A.)83 Alex Iniguez 1988-1991 (34 G, 15 A.)72 Rob Infelise 1997-1998 (29 G., 14 A.)72 Bob Vozza 1990-1993 (30 G., 12 A.)MOST GOALIE SAVES, MATCH:38 Ron Behnke 1967MOST GOALIE SAVES, SEASON:196 Don Nazor 1966MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON:10 Bill Burnham 1978 (13 matches)Lucas Bodayla1990 (18 matches)MOST SHUTOUTS, CAREER:24 Lucas Bodayla 1988-1991 (62 matches)16 Bill Burnham 1977-1979 (24 matches)LOWEST GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE, SEASON:0.61 Lucas Bodayla 1990 (18 matches)0.70 Bill Burnham 1978 (13 matches)BEST WINNING PERCENTAGE, SEASON (15 OR MORE MATCHES).944 1997 17-1MOST MATCHES WON, SEASON17 1997 17-1MOST MATCHES LOST, SEASON19 2002 1-19-014 1993 5-14-01986 4-14-0LONGEST WINNING STREAK13 matches 1997-1998LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK14 matches 2004LONGEST LOSING STREAK15 matches 1963-1964MOST GOALS SCORED, MATCH10 1997 vs. Clarke CollegeMOST GOALS SCORED, SEASON70 1997MOST GOALS ALLOWED, MATCH16 1963 vs. <strong>University</strong> of ChicagoLEAST GOALS SCORED, SEASON7 1963LEAST GOALS ALLOWED, SEASON9 1997 0.61 g.a.a.MOST SHUTOUTS, SEASON10 1990, 1979 and 1978MOST CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS7 1978MOST SHOTS, MATCH54 vs. Judson College 1979vs. Carthage College 1969MOST SHOTS ALLOWED, MATCH66 vs. Quincy <strong>University</strong> 1968MOST CORNER KICKS TAKEN, MATCH25 vs. Trinity <strong>University</strong> 197714 AU Men’s Soccer
Year-by-Year ResultsYear Overall NIIC Coach (AU Record)1963 0-8 Jim Meyer (0-8-0)1964 1-7 Ron Bachman1965 4-4 Ron Bachman1966 7-3 Ron Bachman (12-17-0)1967 8-3 Fred Bornkamp1968 2-7-1 Fred Bornkamp1969 5-7 2-2 Fred Bornkamp1970 5-6-1 4-0 Fred Bornkamp*1971 10-3-1 4-1-1 Fred Bornkamp*1972 2-8-1 1-5 Fred Bornkamp1973 8-4 4-2 Fred Bornkamp*1974 8-8 4-2 Fred Bornkamp (48-43-4)1975 7-7 5-1 Mark Zaban*1976 8-5 5-1 Mark Zaban (15-12-0)*1977 9-6 5-1 Rick Kilps*1978 8-6-2 7-1 Rick Kilps*1979 11-3-3 7-1 Rick Kilps*1980 10-7 6-2 Rick Kilps1981 8-6-3 6-2 Rick Kilps1982 9-8 1-3 Rick Kilps1983 12-3-2 3-1 Rick Kilps (67-39-10)1984 9-7-1 1-3 Bob Graham1985 5-11 3-1 Bob Graham*Year Overall NIIC Coach (AU Record)1986 4-14 1-2 Bob Graham (18-32-1)1987 4-11-4 0-2-1 Chris Shinn1988 6-11-2 1-5 Chris Shinn1989 7-9-2 2-5-1 Chris Shinn1990 11-5-2 6-1-1 Chris Shinn*1991 6-11-1 4-3-1 Chris Shinn1992 5-12-1 4-3-1 Chris Shinn (39-59-12)1993 5-14 2-6 Glen Tourville1994 9-10-1 4-4 Glen Tourville1995 7-13 1-7 Glen Tourville1996 10-5-2 4-1-1 Glen Tourville (31-42-3)1997 17-1-1 5-0 Oleg Vatchez (13-1-1)1998 13-6 4-1 Josh Paskiewicz1999 No Competition2000 9-11 2-4 Tom Waters (9-11)2001 5-14-2 3-3-1 Tom Waters (14-25-2)2002 1-19 0-4 Tom Waters (15-44-2)2003 7-11-2 2-3 Pete Watkins2004 15-3-4 5-0 Pete Watkins (22-14-6)42 yrs. 297-317-39 118-83-8* NIIC ChampsCOACHES’ ALL-TIME RECORDSCoach Seasons Wins (overall) %Oleg Vatchez 1997 13 (13-1-1) .928Josh Paskiewicz 1998 13 (13-6) .684Rick Kilps 1977-1983 67 (67-39-10) .621Pete Watkins 2003-present 22 (22-14-6) .595Mark Zaban 1975-1976 15 (15-12-0) .556Fred Bornkamp 1967-1974 48 (48-43-4) .526Glen Tourville 1993-1996 31 (31-42-3) .428R. Bachman 1964-1966 12 (12-17-0) .414Chris Shinn 1987-1992 39 (39-59-12) .409Bob Graham 1984-1986 18 (18-32-1) .363Tom Waters 2000-2002 15 (15-44-2) .262Jim Meyer 1963 0 (0-8-0) .000AU Men’s Soccer15
AU DirectoryAU Administration(All numbers are 630 area code)Sport/Department Coach/Contact PhoneDirector of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111Athletics BusinessManager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114Asst. Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-6173Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144Basketball, Women Michelle Roof 844-5112Cross Country andTrack and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573Events/EquipmentManager Jason Smith 844-6891Football Rich Duncan 844-5115Golf, Men John Donofrio 844-3855Golf, Women Chad Johansen 844-3849Soccer, Men Pete Watkins 844-5268Soccer, Women Kanute Drugan 844-4207Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575Tennis, Men and Women Paul Heinkel 844-5152Volleyball Jerry Angle 844-5261Other Important NumbersAdmission 844-5533Alumni Office 844-5486Physical Education Office 844-6181Campus Safety 844-5450Training Room 844-4891<strong>University</strong> Communications 844-5481Wellness Center 844-5434Rebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her sixth year as <strong>Aurora</strong><strong>University</strong> President, Rebecca Sherrick isa true Spartan booster and often attendsathletic events. She earned her B.A. fromIllinois Wesleyan <strong>University</strong> and Ph.D.from Northwestern <strong>University</strong>.Andrew ManionProvostPreviously Dean of the College of Artsand Sciences from 1998 to 2000, AndrewManion earned his B.A. from Saint NorbertCollege and his Ph.D. in experimentalpsychology from Adelphi <strong>University</strong>.Michael MoserVice President for Student LifeMichael Moser assumed the duties of VicePresident for Student Life in March 2004.He has a B.A. from North Central Collegeand a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsMark Walsh was named Director ofAthletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh wasAU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992-2002and Assistant Coach from 1987-1992.Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIICConference Championships and nineNCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85(.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served asAssistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and waspart of the coaching staff who reinstated football after ithad been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’sand master’s degrees from <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.Brian KipleySports InformationDirector16 AU Men’s Soccer
This Is <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>When you can’tattend games, catchALL the scores on theSPARTAN SPORTSHOTLINE630-844-3838touchtone phone requiredEckhart Hall<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary inthe small town of Mendota, Ill. Though established initially to prepare graduatesfor ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to anew campus on the western edge of the nearby community of <strong>Aurora</strong>. With thischange came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institutionwas rechristened <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.In 1992, the <strong>Aurora</strong> and George Williams College traditions blended when thetwo institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for amerger eight years later.Today <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is accredited by the Higher Learning Commissionof the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seekingstudents a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. AU offers its undergraduatesa wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Studentsparticipate in more than 40 musical, literary, religious, social and service organizationsand play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winningtradition with 37 conference titles in recent years and 32 regular appearances innational tournaments.The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbingwall, complete locker-room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobicactivitiesroom, classroom and coaches’ offices.At AU, we believe that the educational needs of students are served bestthrough the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of like vision,mission and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of thecommunities around our campus. For example, our innovative partnershipwith the West <strong>Aurora</strong> School District is recognized nationally as a model foreducational reform. Opening this year is AU’s $14 million Institute forCollaboration that will house this growing collaboration and the students andfaculty it nurtures. Our George Williams Campus at Williams Bay, Wis., is alsothe scene for important collaborative efforts. Last year, the residential, conferenceand academic facility, developed in partnership with Children’s OncologyServices Inc., opened. In the years ahead, the new building will serve as thehome to the One Step At A Time Camp for children with cancer and the university’srapidly growing academic program.<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is located in west <strong>Aurora</strong>, within an hour’s drive of Chicagoand at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It isaccessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.statisticshighlightsupcoming gamesFor CompleteNIICConference Standings,Results, Directionsand NewsLOG ON TOwww.niiconline.com
2005 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Spartans Men’s SoccerHead Coach Pete WatkinsDate/Day Opponent TimeSept. 1, Thu Blackburn College 2:00 p.m.Sept. 3, Sat Millikin <strong>University</strong> 1:00 p.m.Sept. 5, Mon MacMurray College 12:00 p.m.Sept. 10, Sat Principia College 11:00 a.m.Sept. 11, Sun Tri-State <strong>University</strong> 1:00 p.m.Sept. 14, Wed UW-Platteville 7:00 p.m.Sept. 17, Sat Lakeland College 3:30 p.m.Sept. 23, Fri Ripon College 4:00 p.m.Sept. 25, Sun Carthage College 1:00 p.m.Sept. 29, Thu Wheaton College 7:00 p.m.Oct. 1, Sat Loras College 1:00 p.m.Oct. 2, Sun Centre College 1:00 p.m.Oct. 9, Sun Maryville <strong>University</strong> (Mo.) 1:00 p.m.Oct. 10, Mon Illinois Wesleyan <strong>University</strong> 7:00 p.m.Oct. 15, Sat Knox College 11:00 a.m.Oct. 16, Sun UW-Whitewater 3:30 p.m.Oct. 21, Fri Benedictine <strong>University</strong>* 2:00 p.m.Oct. 23, Sun Concordia (Ill.) <strong>University</strong> 1:00 p.m.Oct. 28, Fri <strong>University</strong> of Dubuque 5:00 p.m.Oct 30, Sun Clarke College* 1:00 p.m.Nov. 3, Thu NIIC Tournament TBANov. 5, Sat NIIC Tournament TBAHome contests in BOLD*Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Contest347 S. Gladstone Ave.<strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60506-4892630-844-5533 or800-742-5281www. aurora.edu