Courtesy Nebraska Athletics
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska softball team’s record-breaking season came to a close Sunday, losing 1-0 to No. 7 Tennessee in the super regionals at Sherri Lee Parker Stadium.
As a team, the Huskers struggled to string together hits at the plate, only tallying two hits. The Lady Vols managed four hits and left six runners on base.
Ava Kuszak and Hannah Camenzind had the two hits for the Huskers, while Bella Bacon was hit by a pitch and Ava Bredwell walked.
Jordyn Bahl (26-8) pitched all six innings for the Big Red, only allowing four hits and struck out four batters.
Tennessee’s lone run came in the top of the first inning via an Ella Dodge home run to right field.
Karlyn Pickens (24-9) put together a strong showing in the circle, pitching seven innings while fanning 10 batters.
The Huskers finish their season with a 43-15 record, breaking numerous program records including runs scored, run-rule wins and attendance records.
SEE ALSO: Nebraska softball’s Jordyn Bahl named Big Ten Player, Pitcher of the Year
Nebraska will lose two starters — Ava Bredwell and Abbie Squier — to graduation, but will return a powerful lineup next season.
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