The Aurora University softball team secured a doubleheader sweep over St. Mary's (Ind.) on Tuesday at Bedrosian Stadium, rallying for a 9-7 victory in Game 1 before cruising to an 8-2 win in Game 2.

Game One Score: Aurora University 9, St. Mary's College (Ind.) 7
Game Two Score: Aurora University 8, St. Mary's College (Ind.) 2
Record: Aurora University 8-4 overall; St.Mary's College (Ind.) 5-7 overall
Location: Bedrosian Stadium - Montgomery, Illinois


Game One
- St. Mary's came out strong, scoring four runs in the first inning on a pair of RBI hits, including a two-run double. The Belles tacked on three more in the third to build a 7-2 advantage.  
- The Spartans responded in a big way in the fourth inning, plating five runs to even the score. Stephani DeBise sparked the rally with an RBI double, followed by run-scoring hits from Faith Biggs and Mia Rivera. Angie Delgado delivered the game-tying two-run single to cap the comeback.  
- Aurora took the lead for good in the sixth when Carly Clemens singled home Alex Thiel, and Katelyn Serafin added an RBI single for an insurance run.  
- After an early challenge, Serafin dominated in relief, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out two to earn the win.  

Game Two
- St. Mary's struck first, plating two runs in the opening inning off back-to-back RBI doubles. The Spartans responded immediately, tying the game 2-2 in the bottom half on a sacrifice bunt by Faith Biggs and a sac fly from Alex Thiel.  
-  Aurora took control in the fourth inning when Katelyn Serafin tripled and scored on an error, bringing home Angie Delgado for a 4-2 lead.
- The Spartans then broke the game open in the fifth with a four-run frame, highlighted by a two-run single from Delgado and a two-run homer from Stephani DeBise.  
- Madelyn Buske was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just two runs on eight hits with no walks. She retired 12 batters via groundouts and needed only 67 pitches to secure the win.  


Game One
HITTING
HITS: Alex Thiel (3) Aubrey Ortiz and Mia Rivera (2)
RUNS: Mia Rivera and Alex Thiel (2)
RUNS BATTED IN: Angie Delgado (2)
DOUBLE: Mia Rivera, Alex Thiel, Stephani DeBise, and Faith Biggs (1)

PITCHING:
APPEARANCES (innings): Rylee Campbell (2.1) and Katelyn Serafin (4.2)
DECISIONS: Katelyn Serafin (win)
STRIKEOUTS: Rylee Campbell (1) and Katelyn Serafin (2)

Game Two
HITTING
HITS: Aubrey Ortiz, Mia Rivera, Angie Delgado (2)
RUNS: Mia Rivera (2)
RUNS BATTED IN: Angie Delgado and Stephani DeBise (2)
TRIPLE: Katelyn Serafin (1)
HOME RUN: Stephani DeBise (1)

PITCHING:
APPEARANCES (innings): Madelyn Buske (7.0)
DECISIONS: Madelyn Buske (Win)