Spartan Sports Weekly Outlook – Aurora University Athletics

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:

• Tucson…