The Huskers traveled to New Mexico to compete in the Troy Cox Classic. Nebraska began the tournament with a doubleheader against New Mexico State. The Huskers split the series with the Aggies, falling in game one 3-0 before taking game two 4-1.
New Mexico State’s Desirae Spearman pitched a one-hit shutout against Nebraska, with Samantha Bland producing the lone hit. Spearman improved to 3-0 this season and hasn’t allowed an earned run in her first 20.0 career innings. At the plate, she went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run, a walk, and two RBIs.
Kaylin Kinney took the loss for Nebraska, allowing three runs on six hits in four innings. Freshman Caitlin Olensky pitched the final two innings, not allowing a single run.
The Huskers bounced back in the second game after falling behind 1-0 in the first inning. In the batter’s box, Nebraska tied its season high with eight hits. Bella Bacon and Alina Felix led the Huskers in hits, each earning two and delivering a double.
Sarah Harness started in the circle and earned the win for Nebraska, allowing one run off four hits in four innings. Freshman Emmerson Cope earned the save, giving up two hits and no runs in the last three innings. Nebraska’s win over the Aggies was also Rhonda Revelle’s 1,100th win as the Huskers’ head coach.
Nebraska moves to 3-3 on the season and will face Montana and Sacramento State on Saturday for the tournament’s second day. The first pitch against Montana is at 10:30 a.m., which will be followed by the game against Sacramento State at 1:00 p.m.
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