The Aurora University softball team hit the field for day three of The Spring Games. Despite weather delays, the Spartans came out victorious, securing shutout victories in both games against Bethany Lutheran College (8-0) and New England College (6-0).


Game One Score: Aurora University 8, Bethany Lutheran College 0
Game Two Score: Aurora University 6, New England College 0
Record: Aurora University (4-1)
Location: Kissimmee, Florida


Game One vs. Bethany Lutheran College 
- The game stayed scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when the Spartans took the lead, tallying five runs on five hits.
- AU started the inning with consecutive singles by Aubrey Ortiz and Faith Biggs. Alex Thiel then reached base on a fielder's choice, driving in Ortiz. Later in the inning, Faith Biggs crossed the plate on an RBI single by Kionna King.
- With two outs, Casey Brennan smashed a double down the left field line, bringing home King and Thiel. Heading into the fourth inning, AU led 5-0.
- In the bottom of the fifth, the Spartans added three runs, triggering the run-rule. The inning began with Casey Brennan and Jordan Seyfried drawing consecutive walks. - Freshman Aubrey Ortiz then singled to bring home Casey Brennan, while Faith Biggs scored Jordan Seyfried on a bunt. Tyler Chambers followed with a double to right field, driving in Aubrey Ortiz.
- Rylee Campbell recorded her first win on the mound, recording three strikeouts and only allowing three hits. 


Game One vs. Bethany Lutheran College
HITTING
HITS: Faith Biggs and Aubrey Ortiz (3)
DOUBLE:  Casey Brennan and Tyler Chambers (1)
RUNS: Casey Brennan and Aubrey Ortiz (2)
RUNS BATTED IN: Casey Brennan (2)

PITCHING:
APPEARANCES (innings): Rylee Campbell (5.0)
DECISIONS: Rylee Campbell (win, 1-0) 
STRIKEOUTS: Rylee Campbell (3)


Game Two vs. New England College
- The Spartans took the lead in the top of the third inning. With two outs, Tyler Chambers drove in Faith Biggs with an RBI single to left center.
- AU extended their lead in the fifth inning, scoring three runs on four hits, all with two outs. Aubrey Ortiz kicked off the rally with a single to left field. Faith Biggs reached base on a walk, followed by a single from Tyler Chambers.
- With the bases loaded, Alex Thiel reached on a New England error, allowing Ortiz to score. The big bat came from Kionna King, who tripled to left field, bringing home Thiel and Chambers.
- In the top of the sixth, AU added another run when Jordan Seyfried doubled down the left field line, and pinch runner Isabell Morales scored on an RBI single from Shelby Linn.
- Madelyn Buske secured her third win of the trip, allowing three hits on 24 batters faced with four strikeouts on the mound.


Game Two vs. New England College
HITTING
HITS:Tyler Chambers and Aubrey Ortiz (2)
DOUBLE: Faith Biggs and Jordan Seyfried (1)
TRIPLE: Kionna King (1)

PITCHING:
APPEARANCES (innings): Madelyn Buske (7.0)
DECISIONS: Madelyn Buske (Win, 3-0)
STRIKEOUTS: Madelyn Buske (4)