Mavericks Drop Doubleheader to Huskers in Home Opener

Wednesday, March 15

Omaha, Neb.

4 p.m.

Omaha

13-7

Nebraska

17-8

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
NEBRASKA	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	9	1
Omaha	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	X	1	3	1

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
NEBRASKA	1	0	3	1	0	6	11	14	0
Omaha	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	4	1

Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann

Mavericks Drop Doubleheader to Huskers in Home Opener

Mar 15, 2023 | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

The Omaha Mavericks Softball team fell in both games of their home opener doubleheader with Nebraska today. The Mavericks were narrowly edged in Game 1, 2-1 and fell 11-3 in Game 2.

Game One: Nebraska 2, Omaha 1
How It Happened

After three scoreless innings, the Huskers and Mavericks each traded a run in the 4^th inning
Rachel Weber doubled and Lynsey Tucker came home after advancing off a throwing error
Nebraska scored the eventual game winning run with a single to left field in the top of the 5^th inning
In the bottom of the 7^th, Omaha got one runner on base via walk but were unable to drive in the tying run

Game Notes

Senior pitcher Kamryn Meyer pitched her sixth complete game of the season
Meyer struck out six batters bringing her season total to 95
The Mavericks set a program record for attendance with 788 fans at Connie Claussen Stadium

Game One: Nebraska 11, Omaha 3
How It Happened

Nebraska opened up a 5-0 lead in the top of the 4^th inning
Omaha responded with their first run of the game when Emma Durr reached on a fielders choice which scored Rachel Weber.
Nebraska added six runs in the top of the 6^th inning
Maggie O'Brien drilled a 2 RBI single to left field bringing in Marra Cramer and Emma Durr