In this week’s Spartan Weekly Outlook, AU’s teams return from spring trips and take on a full week of competition.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Record: 10-7 overall and 4-1 NACC
Last Week’s Results:
- Lost 3-1 (17-25, 16-25, 25-21, 19-25) vs. California Lutheran University
- California Lutheran Invite
- Lost 3-1 (17-25,24-26,25-22,18-25) vs. University of California, Santa Cruz
- Won 3-1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-23) vs. Marymount University
- Lost 3-2 (25-21, 24-26, 28-26, 24-26, 6-15) vs. St. John Fisher College
Spartan Opponents:
- Dominican University – Tuesday, March 15 – Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium in Aurora, Illinois. watch here
- Edgewood College – Friday, March 18 – Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium in Aurora, Illinois. watch here
- Milwaukee School of Engineering – Saturday, March 19 – Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in Thornton Gymnasium in Aurora, Illinois. watch here
Players to Watch:
- Thomas Kovanic is leading the team with 3.73 points per set
- Alex Nonhof leads the Spartans defensively with 3.09 digs per set
SOFTBALL
Record: 6-0 overall
Last Week’s Results:
- The Spring Games
- Won 9-0 (5 inn.) vs. Cornell College
- Canceled- Mount St. Joseph University
- Won 8-0 (5 inn.) vs. Monmouth College
- Won 5-1 vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Won 5-2 vs. The United States Coast Guard Academy
- Won 6-5 vs. Wittenberg University
- Won 8-6 vs. Lake Forrest University
- Canceled-Weather – Roanoke College
- Canceled-Weather- University of Northwestern- St. Paul
Spartan Opponents:
- Wheaton College – Wednesday, March 16 – First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois. watch here
- Franklin College – Saturday, March 19 – First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois. watch here
- Elmhurst University – Sunday, March 20 – First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois. watch here
Players to Watch:
- Lexi Rayborn is leading the Spartans at the plate, hitting .474 on the season with nine hits through the first six games and 11 RBI’s.
- Madelyn Buske leads the Spartans on the mound, starting 3-0 on the season.
BASEBALL
Record: 5-3 overall
Last Week’s Results:
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