Mavs Win One of Three on Opening Day of Tourney
Apr 2, 2005 | Softball
Nebraska-Omaha (19-11) finished with a 1-2 record following day one at the 2005 UNO Tournament. UNO began the day with 3-2 9-inning loss to Northwest Missouri State followed by a 4-3 loss to Truman State. The Mavericks were able to salvage the day with an 8-1 win over Southwest Minnesota State.
Against NWMS, UNO tied the game at two in the top of the seventh with a two-out bases loaded walk that scored Brianna Cataudella from third. The Bearcats took the game in the bottom of the ninth with the winning run scoring from third on a wild pitch.
Maverick starting pitcher Jenny Pritchard(8-2) went the distance in the loss, striking out seven while giving up no earned runs.
In game two, UNO's comeback quest came up short leaving the tying run stranded at second. Maverick leadoff hitter Katie Novotny went 3-for-4 with a run scored to lead UNO.
Cheris Kuster took the loss, dropping her record to 7-7.
In the finale, UNO pounded out 10 hits including five for extra bases. Kelsey Warning, Leslie Svoboda, and Missy Kelly recorded two hits apiece for the Mavericks.
Cayte Billman (4-2) picked up her fourth win of the season striking out five and holding the Mustangs to three hits.
Play at the 2005 UNO tournament will continue Sunday with Washburn at 1 p.m. followed by Wayne State at 3.
Against NWMS, UNO tied the game at two in the top of the seventh with a two-out bases loaded walk that scored Brianna Cataudella from third. The Bearcats took the game in the bottom of the ninth with the winning run scoring from third on a wild pitch.
Maverick starting pitcher Jenny Pritchard(8-2) went the distance in the loss, striking out seven while giving up no earned runs.
In game two, UNO's comeback quest came up short leaving the tying run stranded at second. Maverick leadoff hitter Katie Novotny went 3-for-4 with a run scored to lead UNO.
Cheris Kuster took the loss, dropping her record to 7-7.
In the finale, UNO pounded out 10 hits including five for extra bases. Kelsey Warning, Leslie Svoboda, and Missy Kelly recorded two hits apiece for the Mavericks.
Cayte Billman (4-2) picked up her fourth win of the season striking out five and holding the Mustangs to three hits.
Play at the 2005 UNO tournament will continue Sunday with Washburn at 1 p.m. followed by Wayne State at 3.
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