MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin softball team could not overcome a flurry of Nebraska hits Friday night, falling 5-3 in the series opener at Goodman Diamond.
After giving up two runs in the top of the first inning, the Badgers (36-11 overall, 13-8 B1G) fought back with a run in the bottom of the inning. Junior
Kayla Konwent reached base in the first at-bat after being hit by a Nebraska (21-28, 9-12) pitch. Her pinch runner
Tyra Turner stole second base before advancing to third on a
Taylor Johnson sacrifice hit. Turner would score off of a
Lauren Foster bunt single.
The Badgers took the lead in the second inning when Johnson struck again with a double down the left-field line. Both
Sydney Lawson and Konwent scored to give Wisconsin a 3-2 advantage.
After three scoreless innings, Nebraska rallied with two runs in the top of the sixth frame to take the lead back from the Badgers. A Huskers home run in the top of the seventh sealed Nebraska's 5-3 advantage.
On deck
The Badgers look to tie the series tomorrow at the annual "Get to Goodman" game beginning at 1 p.m.
