The Aurora University softball team traveled to Milwaukee School of Engineering for a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference doubleheader and split with the Raiders, losing game one 2-0 before winning the second game 7-4.
GAME INFORMATION – Saturday, April 15
Game One - Boxscore | Game Two - Boxscore
Game One Score: Milwaukee School of Engineering 2, Aurora University 0
Game Two Score: Aurora University 7, Milwaukee School of Engineering 4
Records: Aurora University (21-7, 10-2 NACC); Milwaukee School of Engineering (18-8, 7-3 NACC)
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin - MSOE Athletic Field
SPARTAN HIGHLIGHTS / HOW IT HAPPENED - GAME ONE
- AU fell behind 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning in what would be all of the games scoring.
- The Spartans had chances but left runners stranded in numerous innings including runners on third in the second and seventh innings.
SPARTAN LEADERS:- Game One
HITS: Josie Bachtell and Steph Starr (2)
SPARTAN HIGHLIGHTS / HOW IT HAPPENED - GAME TWO
- After a scoreless first three innings, AU scored three runs in the fourth inning behind a two run double from
Abbey Rosenow and a run scoring double from
Ashley Pittman.
- MSOE took the lead back in the fifth behind five walks to start the inning which were followed by a sac fly and a double. AU trailed 4-3 after five innings.
- The Spartans answered back right away in the sixth, loading the bases on three singles and then a run scoring walk to
Stacy Bellack that tied the game with
Taylor Moore scoring.
- One out later,
Elaine Walker cleared the bases with a three run double and AU led 7-4.
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Britni Wilson threw 2-2/3 innings of relief to seal the win, her 11th of the season.
SPARTAN LEADERS:- Game Two
HITS: Elaine Walker and
Ashley Pittman (2)
RUNS: Seven Spartans with one
DOUBLES: Elaine Walker (2)
RUNS BATTED IN: Elaine Walker (3)
WIN: Britni Wilson (11th)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan softball team comes on
Monday, April 17 when they host Concordia University Wisconsin. Game one of the NACC doubleheader is schedule for 3:00 p.m. in Montgomery, Illinois.