Huskers Stumble in Series Finale
Hannah Camenzind blasted two solo home runs, but it wasn’t enough as the No. 20 Nebraska softball team fell to Purdue by a score of 6-2 on Monday evening. NU moved to 26-9 (6-2 Big Ten) on the season, while Purdue went to 18-16 (3-7 Big Ten).
The Boilermakers had 12 hits to the Huskers’ seven. H. Camenzind was a bright spot for the Husker offense, as she also added a single to her two home runs. Samantha Bland contributed two hits.
Kylee Magee (3-3) took the loss in the circle, as she pitched 4.1 innings and allowed three earned runs. H. Camenzind threw 1.2 innings with one earned run and Emmerson Cope pitched a scoreless final inning. H. Camenzind got the Big Red on the board in the bottom of the first with a solo home run to grab a 1-0 lead.
The Boilermakers notched three runs in the top of the fifth on two singles to take the lead, 3-1.
In the bottom of the fifth, H. Camenzind homered again to cut the Purdue lead to 3-2. Purdue extended its lead to 6-2 in the top of the sixth with two doubles and never surrendered.
The Huskers will travel to Iowa City, Iowa to take on the Hawkeyes from April 4-6. Friday’s game is set for 5 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. It can also be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.