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Softball falls in series finale with Nebraska, 2-0
04.15.2007 | Softball
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The 11th-ranked Texas Softball team could not work its way out of a bases loaded fifth inning jam, allowing two runs and falling to Nebraska, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.
The victory moved the Huskers to 32-13 on the season and 5-4 in Big 12 play, while the Longhorns fell to 28-13 overall and 3-7 in league play.
After four innings of scoreless play, Nebraska loaded the bases and tallied two runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Texas starter Erin Tresselt (8-2) retired the Huskers first hitter in the frame, but allowed three consecutive singles to load the bases for Nebraska.
Tresselt was replaced by junior righthander Meagan Denny with the bases loaded, but Denny walked Whitney Barrett, allowing pinchrunner Jaime Borg to score the Huskers first run of the game. Nebraska centerfielder Meghan Mullin followed with a single to leftfield, scoring Darcy Rutherford, pushing the NU lead to 2-0.
Huskers' starter Molly Hill (14-7) picked up the victory for Nebraska, tossing five innings, scattering four hits, allowing no runs and striking out five Longhorns. Tresselt suffered the loss for the Horns, lasting 4.1 innings, allowing six hits and two runs, while striking out one.
Senior catcher Megan Willis anchored the Texas offense on the day, going 3-for-3, with a double in the top of the seventh inning.
Texas returns to action Wednesday, April 18 when it takes on Texas State at McCombs Field. Play begins at 6:30 p.m.
