Aurora University Athletics

The 2020-2021 athletic season culminated with another highly successful year for Aurora University Athletics while the programs navigated the Covid-19 pandemic. With the lofty achievements comes the recognition of the athletes that made the success possible, starting with the Aurora University Female Athlete of the Year. The award, as voted on by staff members of the AU Athletic Department, will be presented to senior softball student-athlete Hannah Tomasko.

Tomasko wrapped up a tremendous 2021 season, receiving national accolades for her on-field performances while securing the top athletic honor bestowed upon a Spartan female student-athlete. 

On the 2021 season, Tomasko was selected as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Second-Team All-American, NFCA Great Lakes First-Team All-Region member, the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference South Division Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-Conference.
 
She finished the season with a 21-3 record with 11 shutouts and two saves. She had a 1.04 earned run average in 155.1 innings pitched, striking out 174 and opponents are hitting .177 against her. 
 
The Spartan softball team finished 2021 with a 35-7 overall record and went 18-2 in the NACC regular season.