Tag: Nebraska 2024 Season

Huskers fall to No. 3 Oregon State in second round of NCAA Tournament

The Nebraska women’s basketball team entered the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday afternoon.

On Sunday afternoon, the Nebraska women’s basketball team entered the second round of the NCAA tournament. The No. 6 Huskers faced off against host No. 3 Oregon State for a chance to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2013. However, this did not come to pass. Nebraska fell to the Beavers 61-51, ending its run and the season.

The Beavers took a 19-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and kept their cushion of a lead for the remainder of the game. The middle quarters resulted in 34 total points combined, with Nebraska outscoring Oregon State 18-16. The Huskers scored 22 points in the fourth, but the Beavers scored 26.

Jaz Shelley scored 10 points, leading Nebraska in the field as its only double-digit scorer. Alexis Markowski and Annika Stewart both scored eight points in the loss. Markowski also hauled in eight rebounds to lead the team. Oregon State meanwhile finished with three players in double-digits for scoring.

Nebraska concluded the season with a final record of 23-12, the second-best record under head coach Amy Williams.

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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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Huskers score five unanswered runs to defeat College of Charleston 5-3

The Nebraska baseball team concluded its series against the College of Charleston on Sunday afternoon.

The Nebraska baseball team concluded its series against the College of Charleston on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers fell behind again early but came from behind to snatch the victory.

Nebraska dropped to a 3-0 deficit before scoring five unanswered runs, including two in the ninth inning. The Huskers finished with ten hits in the game and three total RBIs.

Tyler Stone kicked off Nebraska’s comeback with a home run in the fourth inning, his only hit of the game. Will Jesske drove in the second run with an RBI single in the same inning before hitting a sacrificial RBI in the sixth.

Riley Silva drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth with an error, finishing the game with two hits. Cole Evans extended Nebraska’s lead to six with an error and concluded the game with one hit.

Will Walsh started on the mound and pitched for 3.1 innings. Walsh faced 16 batters, threw two strikeouts, and surrendered three runs off five hits. Tucker Timmerman earned the win as a pitcher, facing seven batters, throwing three strikeouts, and surrendering one hit. Kyle Perry earned the save for Nebraska in the ninth. Perry faced two batters and struck both batters out.

Nebraska moves to 7-3 on the season and will return to Lincoln for their home opener. The Huskers will host South Alabama for a three-game series starting Friday afternoon. The first pitch for game one is set for 4:05 p.m. and can be viewed on B1G+.

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 rallies back in 5-4 win over College of Charleston

The Nebraska baseball team entered its second game against College of Charleston after its Friday game against the Cougars was cancelled.

The Nebraska baseball team entered its second game against College of Charleston after its Friday game against the Cougars was cancelled. The Huskers trailed heading into the eighth but rallied back to take the win.

Nebraska scored its five runs off 13 hits, while Charleston recorded four runs on six hits. Riley Silva finished as Nebraska’s lead hitter, going 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored.

Brett Sears started on the mound for Nebraska and pitched for six innings. He struck out a career-high seven hitters for the third time this season and surrendered just two runs and two hits.

Ty Horn collected his first collegiate win after pitching the next two innings in relief. Horn allowed two runs and three hits. Casey Daiss recorded his second save of the year while pitching in the ninth. Daiss posted a strikeout and allowed just one hit.

Nebraska moves to 6-3 on the season and will close out its series against College of Charleston on Sunday. The first pitch is set for noon and can be viewed on FloBaseball.

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+.

Nebraska baseball falls to Grand Canyon 7-5

The Huskers entered game three against Grand Canyon on Saturday night.

The Huskers entered game three against Grand Canyon on Saturday night. Nebraska battled the Antelopes throughout but came up short 7-5. The Huskers took a 3-2 lead in the first inning, but Grand Canyon jumped ahead in the third and fifth innings and held the lead for the rest of the night.

Both teams produced 11 hits in the game, but Grand Canyon earned six RBIs while Nebraska earned five. The Huskers also coughed up two errors, one of them resulting in a run for the Antelopes.

Josh Caron led Nebraska in the batter’s box right out of the game, delivering a three-run home run in the first inning. Caron finished the night with two hits and three RBIs. Cayden Brumbaugh produced the other two RBIs for Nebraska, hitting sacrificial flies in the fifth and seventh innings.

Will Walsh started on the mound for the Huskers and pitched for 3.0 innings. Walsh faced 15 batters and threw two strikeouts. Mason McConnaughey took over for Walsh and pitched for 3.0 innings, facing 14 batters and striking out two. Evan Borst pitched for 1.1 innings, faced six batters and threw one strikeout. Kyle Perry finished the game for Nebraska and faced two batters.

The Huskers fall to 3-3 and will conclude the series against Grand Canyon on Sunday afternoon. The first pitch is set for 1 p.m. and can be viewed on ESPN+.

Nebraska softball takes down No. 23 Oregon

The Huskers took down the Ducks with a commanding 6-0 victory.

The Huskers entered the second day of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Nebraska lost both games on its first day and faced off against No. 23 Oregon on the second day. The Huskers took down the Ducks with a commanding 6-0 victory.

Nebraska took the lead in the first inning, with Ava Bredwell and Bella Bacon delivering sacrificial hits to bring in two runs. Billie Andrews followed it up with a two-run home run in the third. Bredwell delivered an RBI double in the fifth to push Nebraska’s lead to 5-0. Samantha Bland concluded the Huskers’ scoring in the sixth, delivering a home run.

Sarah Harness started in the circle for Nebraska and faced 18 batters through 3.2 innings. Harness threw two strikeouts and surrendered just three hits. Kaylin Kinney pitched the rest of the game, facing 13 batters and surrendering only two hits.

Nebraska improves to 7-5 on the season and will conclude the tournament Sunday with a doubleheader against No. 20 Utah and Cal State Fullerton. The first game is set for 11 a.m. and the second is set for 1:30 p.m., with both games airing on FloSoftball.