Meet the Spartans Opponent Quick Meet Facts the SpartansBENEDICTINE UNIVERSITYDate of game:1/27/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILLAKELAND COLLEGEDates of games:12/2/06 at Plymouth, WI • 1/24/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILLocation: Lisle, ILEnrollment: 1,177Nickname: EaglesHead Coach: Keith BunkenburgAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. William CarrollColors: Red/WhiteLocation: Plymouth, WIEnrollment: 925Nickname: MuskiesHead Coach: Kyle BrumettAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Stephen GouldColors: Blue/GoldCONCORDIA UNIVERSITY-CHICAGODates of games:1/6/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL • 2/15/07 at River Forest, ILMARANATHA BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGEDates of games:12/9/06 at Watertown, WI • 2/1/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILLocation: River Forest, IL Affiliation: NCAA IIIEnrollment: 1,800President: Dr. John JohnsonNickname: CougarsColors: Maroon/GoldHead Coach: Brian SommerhauserLocation: Watertown, WIEnrollment: 875Nickname: CrusadersHead Coach: Robert CroninAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Larry OatsColors: Navy/GoldCONCORDIA UNIVERSITY-WISCONSINDate of game:1/18/07 at Mequon, WIMARIAN COLLEGEDates of games:1/6/07 at Fond du Lac, WI • 2/3/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILLocation: Mequon, WIEnrollment: 4,000Nickname: FalconsHead Coach: Wayne RasmussenAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Patrick FerryColors: Royal Blue/WhiteLocation: Fond du LacEnrollment: 1,352Nickname: SabresHead Coach: Mark BoyleAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Sr. Josefina Castillo BaltodanoColors: Blue/White/ScarlettDOMINICAN UNIVERSITYDates of games:1/10/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL • 2/10/07 at River Forest, ILROCKFORD COLLEGEDates of games:1/20/07 at Rockford, IL • 2/17/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILLocation: River Forest, ILEnrollment: 3,200Nickname: StarsHead Coach: Mark WhiteAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Donna CarrollColors: Royal/Black/WhiteLocation: Rockford, ILEnrollment: 800Nickname: RegentsHead Coach: Ryan RebsomAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Richard KniedlerColors: Purple/Black/WhiteEDGEWOOD COLLEGEDates of games:12/16/06 at Madison, WI • 2/7/07 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, ILWISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGEDates of games:12/6/06 at <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL • 1/30/07 at Milwaukee, WILocation: Madison, WIEnrollment: 2,400Nickname: EaglesHead Coach: Todd AdrianAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Daniel CareyColors: Red/Black/WhiteLocation: Milwaukee, WIEnrollment: 700Nickname: WarriorsHead Coach: E. “Skip” NoonAffiliation: NCAA IIIPresident: Dr. Timothy KriewallColors: Forest Green/White10 AU Men’s <strong>Basketball</strong>
Meet the SpartansThe NIIC2005-2006 was the 36th and final season of the Northern Illinois-IowaConference. The conference was formed in 1969-1970 with chartermembers <strong>Aurora</strong>, Concordia, George Williams, Illinois Benedictine, Judson,Rockford and Trinity.In its final season, the NIIC was comprised of <strong>Aurora</strong>, Benedictine, Clarke(IA), Concordia, Eureka and Rockford. Conference Champions werecrowned in 14 sports including men’s and women’s soccer, men’s andwomen’s tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’sbasketball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s andwomen’s track and field.NORTHERN ILLINOIS-IOWA CONFERENCE2005-2006 Men’s <strong>Basketball</strong> Final StandingsOverall ConferenceTeam W L W L1. Clarke College 16 10 9 12. <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> 16 11 8 23. Rockford College 15 12 5 54. Concordia <strong>University</strong> 11 16 5 55. Benedictine <strong>University</strong> 10 15 3 76. Eureka College 4 22 0 102005-2006 All-NIIC Team: Larry Welton (AU), Dusty Magee (AU),Alan Fudge (BU), DeMonte Gynum (CC), Sam Murley (CC), JacobDunkel (CC), Maurice Smith (RC), A.J. Richard (EC), Justin Gray(CU), Lafayette Bell (CU).NewComer of the Year – Alan Fudge Benedictine <strong>University</strong>Player of the Year – Larry Welton, <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>Coach of the Year – Jon Davidson, Clarke CollegeJunior Forward Larry WeltonPlayer (Year)Larry Welton (2006)*Dusty Magee (2006)Larry Welton (2005)*Adam McCoy (2005)Adam McCoy (2004)Drew Gronau (2004)Terrel Watkins (2004)Charles Simmons (2003)Adam Chae (2003)Charles Simmons (2002)*Marcus McFarlin (2002)Charles Simmons (2001)*Marcus McFarlin (2001)Jabari Harrell (2001)Warren Brookson (2001)Brent Gooden (2001)Dan DeBruycker (2000)Jabari Harrell (2000)Dan DeBruycker (1999)Kory McFarland (1999)Jabari Harrell (1999)David Eshaya (1998)*Jason Buckley (1998)Jason Harmon (1998)Bryan Schwerdtmann (1997)*Kyle Werve (1997)Kyle Werve (1996)David Eshaya (1996)Will Flowers (1995)*Drew Avery (1995)Will Flowers (1994)Greg Kemp (1994)Greg Kemp (1993)Will Flowers (1993)Julian Eison (1992)Greg Kemp (1991Joe Champley (1990)PAST AU ALL-NIIC SELECTIONS(NIIC prior to 2006-2007 season)Player (Year)Conrad Youngblood (1990)*Brad Block (1989)*Anthony Jones (1989)Richard Duncan (1988)Brian Mekush (1988)Jerry Wallace (1988)Brian Mekush (1987)*Maurice Culpepper (1986)James Lancaster (1986)Maurice Culpepper (1985)Revin Fellows (1985)Mike Ryan (1985)Chris Hughes (1984)John Rutter (1984)Joe Weber (1984)John Rutter (1983)Joe Weber (1983)Jeff Johnson (1983)Joe Weber (1982)Val Bole (1980)Ron Hicks (1980)Val Bole (1979)Val Bole (1978)Ed Bonner (1977)Craig Wailes (1976)John Bradshaw (1975)Joe Carter (1974)Mickey Johnson (1974)Ed Green (1973)Mickey Johnson (1973)Joe Carter (1973)Mickey Johnson (1972)Mickey Johnson (1971)Clyde Oatis (1970)* Denotes NIIC Player of the Year