Official Site of the Huskers · Mar 25, 2022
Huskers Claim Game One Over No. 19 Michigan, 3-2
The Nebraska softball team claimed its conference opener with a 3-2 victory over the Michigan Wolverines (18-8, 0-1 Big Ten). The Huskers moved to 20-9 and 1-0 in the Big Ten with the first victory for NU in Ann Arbor.
Freshman Ava Bredwell led the Huskers on offense with a two-run homer in the third inning, putting the Big Red on the board first. In the circle, Olivia Ferrell (11-4) recorded the win after tossing 5.1 innings, holding the Wolverines to four hits while striking out five. Courtney Wallace earned her second save of the season, pitching 1.2 innings and holding Michigan to one hit.