The Nebraska softball team wrapped up its season-opening tournament against Utah Valley Saturday morning in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge. The Huskers won their final game, 3-2, to finish the tournament with a 2-2 record.
Nebraska sprung out to the 3-0 lead by the end of the third inning, but Utah Valley closed the margin to 3-2 in the fourth. The Huskers fended off the Wolverines for the remainder of the game, making clutch plays in the field.
In the batter’s box, Nebraska produced six hits in total, with six batters earning a hit. Billie Andrews produced the biggest hit, cracking a solo home run, her 45th career home run and 75th career extra-base hit. Bella Bacon hit an RBI double and freshman Samantha Bland added an RBI single.
Sarah Harness started in the pitching circle for the Huskers and allowed two runs on two hits in 3.2 innings. Kaylin Kinney earned the win in relief for the second straight game, pitching for 3.1 innings and surrendering no runs. Kinney struck out two and did not allow a hit against the Wolverines.
Nebraska will return to action next week in the Troy Cox Classic. The Huskers will play five games in the tournament, starting with a doubleheader against New Mexico State on Friday. Game one is set for 4:30 p.m. and game two is set for 7 p.m.
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— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) February 10, 2024