Gallery: Nebraska Softball Rolls Past Creighton

9-0 run-rule win over Bluejays improves Huskers' record to 15-12

Author:
Amarillo Mullen
Publish date:
Mar 16, 2024 9:03 PM EDT

The Nebraska softball team run-ruled Creighton at Bowlin Stadium, 9-0, in five innings Saturday. The Huskers, now 15-12, connected for 10 hits, including two home runs. Billie Andrews hit her 53rd career homer, moving her into a tie for second place on Nebraska's all-time list. Freshman Caitlin Olensky pitched her first complete game and gave up three hits while striking out four. | Recap

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Billie Andrews smiles as she comes back to home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning.

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Billie Andrews hugs teammates at home plate after her home run.

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Caitlin Olensky pitches for Nebraska against Creighton.

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Sydney Gray throws the ball to first base for an out.

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Sydney Gray (7) hugs Ava Bredwell (24) at home plate after her solo home run.

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Sammie Bland slides into second base after a missed play at first by Creighton.

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Katelyn Caneda makes contact with a pitch.

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Billie Andrews celebrates her RBI double.

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Sammie Bland smiles after hitting a single.

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Caitlin Olensky pitched the game's entire five innings, giving up three hits and two walks and striking out four.

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Emmerson Cope (33) hugs Caitlin Olensky following the Huskers' 9-0 run-rule victory over the Creighton Bluejays.