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Monster fifth inning leads to Nebraska’s 10-2 win over Penn State

The bats came alive on Saturday afternoon.

The Nebraska softball team entered its second game of the series against Penn State on Saturday afternoon. The Huskers bounced back from their 2-1 loss to the Nittany Lions on Friday night by delivering a monster fifth inning, earning a 10-2 win.

Nebraska finished the game with nine hits to earn its ten runs. In the fifth inning, the Huskers delivered seven of their runs off five hits, ending the game in five innings. Penn State scored its two runs in the fourth, cutting Nebraska’s lead to 3-2 before the Huskers’ fifth-inning surge.

Peyton Cody led Nebraska in hitting and RBIs, finishing the day with two hits and three RBIs. Caitlynn Neal earned two RBIs in the win, hitting a two-RBI double in the fifth. Billie Andrews capped off the fifth inning with a two-run home run.

Sarah Harness earned the win in the circle, pitching for 3.0 innings and facing ten batters. Harness threw two strikeouts and surrendered one hit and one run. Kaylin Kinney got the save for Nebraska, going three-up, three-down in the fifth.

The Huskers improve to 23-14 on the season and 6-1 in conference play. Nebraska will conclude the series against Penn State on Sunday. The first pitch is set for noon and can be viewed on B1G+.

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Nebraska softball falls to Penn State in low-scoring duel

It was a pitchers duel on Friday evening.

The Huskers commenced their three-game series against Penn State on Friday night. Nebraska battled the Nittany Lions in a low-scoring duel but failed to come out on top, falling 2-1 and snapping its six-game winning streak.

The Huskers finished the game with two hits, even scoring in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead. But Penn State responded in the sixth inning, delivering a two-run home run to take the lead and the win.

Billie Andrews scored the Huskers’ only run. She reached first base on a leadoff error before Brooke Andrews delivered a double to bring her to third. A passed ball brought her home.

Kaylin Kinney started in the circle for Nebraska, pitching a complete game, tossing five strikeouts, and surrendering five hits and two runs. Bridget Nemeth also completed a full game for Penn State, throwing four strikeouts and surrendering two hits and one run to move to 16-1 on the season.

Nebraska falls to 22-14 on the year and 5-1 in Big Ten play. It will continue its series against Penn State on Saturday afternoon. The first pitch is set for 1 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

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Huskers shutout Kansas to earn 1,600th program win

The Huskers earned a milestone victory on Tuesday.

The Nebraska softball team returned home Tuesday to host Kansas. The Huskers shut out the Jayhawks while scoring four runs to snatch the program’s 1,600th win.

Nebraska finished the night with nine hits for four RBIs to earn its four runs. Kansas delivered six hits but could not capitalize, with only one runner making it to third in the game.

Samantha Bland delivered two RBIs on the night for Nebraska, going three-for-three in the batter’s box. Bland’s RBIs occurred in the first and third innings, helping Nebraska build a 2-0 lead.

Brooke and Billie Andrews each had an RBI for the Huskers. Billie hit a solo home run in the sixth, while Brooke finished with three hits and an RBI single in the fourth.

Emerson Cope earned the win in the pitching circle, facing 17 batters across 4.1 innings and surrendering just five hits. Kaylin Kinney claimed the save, taking over for Cope in the final 2.2 innings. Kinney faced nine batters, threw two strikeouts, and allowed just one hit.

Nebraska improves to 22-13 on the season and will remain home for its next three games. Starting on Friday, the Huskers host Penn State in a three-game series. The first pitch is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

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Nebraska shortstop named Big Ten Softball Player of the Week

A Nebraska shortstop has been named the Big Ten Softball Player of the Week.

A Nebraska shortstop has been named the Big Ten Softball Player of the Week. Billie Andrews was honored by the conference for the second time in three weeks.

It is also the third time in her career that she has earned the weekly honor. So far this season, Nebraska has won four of the seven Big Ten Player of the Week awards this season.

In six games last week, Andrews hit .455 with four home runs and 14 RBIs. She also slugged 1.45 with a .520 on-base percentage.

Nebraska would finish with a 5-1 record as a team. Northwestern’s Ashley Miller was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, while Michigan’s Jenissa Conway was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

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Nebraska softball splits final day of the Razorback Rumble

The Huskers entered the final day of the Razorback Rumble with a doubleheader against St. Francis and South Alabama.

The Huskers entered the final day of the Razorback Rumble with a doubleheader against St. Francis and South Alabama. Nebraska split the last day, falling to St. Francis and defeating South Alabama.

In the loss to St. Francis, the Huskers led 2-0 after five innings but failed to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities. Nebraska finished the game with ten runners left on base. St. Francis took advantage by forcing extra innings before jumping out to take the 6-3 win in eight innings.

Ava Bredwell led Nebraska in the batter’s box, hitting 2-of-3 with a double, a triple, and a walk. Bella Bacon hit a pair of RBIs, while Billie Andrews doubled to extend her hitting streak to 16 games.

Sarah Harness took the loss for Nebraska. Harness started in the circle and tossed 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits. Emmerson Cope pitched the sixth and seventh innings, allowing two runs on three hits. Harness re-entered the game and pitched the eighth inning, giving up four runs.

In the win over South Alabama, Nebraska took control of the lead in the first inning and held it to the end. Bacon put the Huskers on the board with her lone hit of the game, resulting in an RBI.

Sydney Gray dominated the game for Nebraska, delivering three hits, two home runs, a double, and three RBIs. Alina Felix brought in the final run for the Huskers with an RBI off a fielder’s choice.

Kaylin Kinney pitched the whole game and faced 29 batters. Kinney earned the win and threw two strikeouts while surrendering six hits and a run.

Nebraska moves to 11-11 on the season and will return home to host the Big Red Spring Classic from Thursday to Sunday. The Huskers will start the tournament against Northern Colorado on Thursday night. The first pitch is set for 5:30 p.m.

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Nebraska goes 2-0 in first day of the Razorback Rumble

The Nebraska softball team opened the Razorback Rumble with a doubleheader on Friday

The Nebraska softball team opened the Razorback Rumble with a doubleheader on Friday after its initial game against Arkansas was canceled. The Huskers faced Northern Iowa and St. Francis and won both games.

Nebraska started the day against Northern Iowa and delivered a 13-3 six-inning victory. The Huskers brought in their 13 runs off 14 hits, including a season-high three home runs. Billie Andrews hit 3-of-4, including her 50th career home run.

Samantha Bland, Katelyn Caneda and Ava Bredwell, the final three hitters in the lineup, combined for five hits, two doubles, a home run and eight RBIs. Sydney Gray also struck a home run in the win.

Sarah Harness started for Nebraska at pitcher and allowed two runs in 1.0 inning. Kaylin Kinney earned the win in relief, allowing only one run in 5.0 innings.

In the win over St. Francis, Nebraska earned the victory in the seventh inning. The Huskers trailed 6-4 heading into the bottom of the seventh but scored three runs to claim the 7-6 win.

Bella Bacon drove in the first run of the inning with an RBI single. Bredwell followed it up with an RBI single of her own, tying the game. Caneda delivered the go-ahead score with an RBI single.

Caitlin Olensky started in the circle for Nebraska and faced 17 batters. Olensky threw two strikeouts and surrendered three hits and two runs. Kinney earned the win as a pitcher.

The Huskers will conclude the Razorback Rumble on Saturday with a doubleheader. Nebraska will face St. Francis and South Alabama, with the first game starting at 10:00 a.m. and the second game to proceed it.

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Nebraska falls to No. 14 Missouri in 5-1 game

The Huskers concluded the Big Red Invitational on Sunday afternoon with their second game against No. 14 Missouri.

The Huskers concluded the Big Red Invitational on Sunday afternoon with their second game against No. 14 Missouri. Nebraska fell to the Tigers on Saturday and couldn’t prevent a repeat in Sunday’s game, suffering a 5-1 defeat.

Nebraska’s lone run came in the third while trailing 2-0. Brooke Andrews hit the lone RBI, and was the only player for Nebraska to deliver multiple hits on the afternoon. The Huskers finished the game with five hits, and Missouri finished with nine hits. Billie Andrews, Bella Bacon and Katelyn Caneda each finished the game with one hit.

Caitlin Olensky started in the circle and pitched for 5.2 innings. Olensky faced 28 batters and struck out two. Missouri delivered seven hits and four runs while Olensky pitched. Emerson Cope pitched the final 1.1 innings and allowed two hits and one run across seven batters.

The Huskers will travel to Arkansas to compete in the Razorback Rumble. Nebraska will start the tournament with a clash against Arkansas on Thursday night. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m.

Softball drops doubleheader against Wichita State and Missouri

Nebraska entered day two of the Big Red Invitational with a doubleheader against Wichita State and No. 14 Missouri.

Nebraska entered day two of the Big Red Invitational with a doubleheader against Wichita State and No. 14 Missouri. The Huskers fell in both games, suffering a 17-4 loss to the Shockers and then a 10-6 defeat to the Tigers.

In the loss to Wichita State, Nebraska surrendered three runs in the first, seven in the second, and seven more in the sixth. Brooke Andrews led the Huskers on offense, going 2-for-3 and hitting one double. Billie Andrews hit 1-for-3 with a double. Ava Bredwell also doubled and delivered an RBI.

In the loss to Missouri, the Huskers attempted a comeback after falling behind 9-1 in the fifth inning but fell short in a 10-6 loss. Nebraska scored five runs in the fifth to make it 9-6. But Missouri scored one more run and shut Nebraska out in the sixth and seventh innings.

Emmerson Cope led the Huskers at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Billie Andrews also drove in two runs, pushing her hitting streak to 12 games.

Nebraska falls to 8-9 on the season and will conclude the Big Red Invitational on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers will face No. 14 Missouri at 1:30 p.m. The game can be viewed on B1G+.

Nebraska softball suffers 7-1 loss to Wichita State

Nebraska returned home to host Wichita State and Missouri in the Big Red Invitational.

Nebraska returned home to host Wichita State and Missouri in the Big Red Invitational this weekend. The Huskers began the tournament with a Friday night showdown against Wichita State. Nebraska fell to the Shockers in a one-sided 7-1 defeat.

The Huskers took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but Wichita State responded with seven unanswered runs, including five in the fifth. Peyton Cody delivered the run for Nebraska, hitting an RBI double to bring in Billie Andrews.

Caitlin Olensky started in the circle, facing 21 batters across 4.0 innings. Olensky threw two strikeouts but surrendered five hits and three runs. Kaylin Kinney pitched the following inning, surrendering four runs against nine batters. Emerson Cope took the circle for the final two innings, throwing two strikeouts and allowing one hit against six batters.

Nebraska falls to 8-7 on the season and will play the Shockers once again Saturday afternoon, then face off against Missouri afterward. The first pitch against Wichita State is set for 1:30 p.m. and the first pitch against Missouri is for 4:00 p.m. and both can be viewed on B1G+.

Softball goes 0-2 in its first day at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

The Nebraska softball team opened its first day at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with a doubleheader against San Diego State and No. 19 UCLA.

The Nebraska softball team opened its first day at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with a doubleheader against San Diego State and No. 19 UCLA. The Huskers fell in hard-fought games, losing to San Diego State 3-2 then 9-8 to UCLA.

In the loss to the Aztecs, Nebraska held a one-run lead twice but struggled to pull away, going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Peyton Cody led the Huskers in the batter’s box, going 2-for-3 and hitting a home run.

Freshman Emmerson Cope also drove in a run for Nebraska, putting it on the board in the second inning. Cope also started in the circle and pitched for 3.1 innings, giving up one run. Sarah Harness pitched 1.1 innings and allowed one run.

In the loss to UCLA, the Huskers fumbled an 8-4 lead to the Bruins in the seventh, after holding UCLA went up 4-1 in the first. Billie Andrews powered Nebraska’s bats, hitting 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, two RBIs and three runs scored. Freshman Samantha Bland doubled twice and drove in two runs, while Cody hit 1-for-2 with an RBI double.

Freshman Caitlin Olensky started in the circle for the Huskers and allowed four runs in 1.0 inning. Harness followed Olensky and pitched the next 2.0 innings allowing zero runs. Kaylin Kinney threw 3.1 innings of relief and was charged with five runs. She pitched 3.0 scoreless innings of relief heading into the seventh inning.

The Huskers fall to 6-5 with the loss and will play No. 23 Oregon Saturday for the second day of the tournament. The first pitch is at noon and can be viewed on FloSoftball.