The Nebraska Cornhuskers took an early lead in the Knoxville Super Regional on Friday, defeating the No. 7 seed Tennessee Lady Vols 5-2 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Cornhuskers now lead the best-of-three series 1-0 and will look to take a commanding two-game advantage in Saturday’s matchup.
Key Highlights
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Sophia Nugent’s Performance:
- Led off the second inning with a solo home run, tying the game for Nebraska.
- Later in the same inning, she contributed to a two-run advantage for her team, which they maintained into extra innings.
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Tennessee’s Struggles:
- The Lady Vols fell behind by multiple runs for just the third time this season.
- Despite efforts to catch up, they were unable to overcome Nebraska’s strong offense.
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Gabby Leach’s Contribution:
- Went hitless in her first two at-bats but finished strong with a double down the left field line leading off the fourth inning.
- Emma Clarke followed with a double that scored Leach, giving Nebraska a three-run advantage.
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Tennessee’s Late Rally:
- Amanda Ahlin reached base via walk, followed by a wild pitch that allowed her to advance around the bases, resulting in a run crossing home plate.
- This late-game effort provided Tennessee with a glimmer of hope despite still trailing.
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Insurance Runs for Nebraska:
- In the fifth inning, Sophia Nugent singled up the middle, and later scored on Emma Clarke’s single, further extending Nebraska’s lead.
Conclusion
The loss marks Tennessee’s first defeat since April 28 against Alabama, ending a five-game winning streak. The Lady Vols are looking forward to bouncing back from their loss on Saturday as they seek to force a deciding Game Three of the Super Regional series.
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