The Aurora University softball team saw its 2025 season come to an end on Thursday morning, falling 4–1 to Milwaukee School of Engineering in the opening game of the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Tournament. A four-run first inning by the Raiders proved to be the difference, as the Spartans were unable to rally despite a strong relief outing from Madelyn Buske and a multi-hit game from Mia Malczyk.
 

Game Score: Milwaukee School of Engineering 4, Aurora University 1
Record: Aurora University 23-18 overall, Milwaukee School of Engineering 20-21 overall
Location: Bedrosian Stadium - Montgomery, Illinois


- MSOE jumped out to an early lead with a four-run first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer and an RBI single.
- Freshman starter Katelyn Serafin got the start in the circle, battling through a tough first inning before handing the ball off to Madelyn Buske, who delivered five shutout frames with just four hits allowed and one strikeout.
- AU's lone run came in the sixth when Faith Biggs singled and eventually scored on a throwing error.
- The Spartans threatened throughout, collecting five hits and putting runners on base in multiple innings, but were ultimately unable to capitalize on key scoring opportunities.


HITTING:
HITS: Mia Malczyk (2) Nina Richards and Faith Biggs (10
RUNS: Faith Biggs (1)
DOUBLES: Nina Richards (1)

PITCHING:
APPEARANCES (innings): Katelyn Serafin (1.0) Madelyn Buske (5.0)
DECISIONS: Katelyn Serafin (L,12-5)