LINCOLN, NE – Maryland softball lost its regular-season finale against No. 20 Nebraska, 9-1, at Bowlin Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Maryland finished the season 18-31 overall and 3-19 in Big Ten play.

Nebraska (38-12, 17-5 Big Ten) used a four-run opening inning to supply its lead it would never relinquish to Maryland. The Huskers added runs in the second (two runs) and third (one run) before hitting a game-winning two-run homer in the sixth.

The Terps scored their lone run in the fifth inning, with Julia Shearer reaching home plate on a wild pitch. The Terps had additional runners in scoring position, but were unable to plate any more runs.

Shearer, Mariah Penta, and Sammi Woods were the only batters to record a hit for Maryland.

Bri Godfrey opened up the game in the circle for the Terps. Julia Shearer and Keira Bucher each made a relief appearance out of the bullpen. 

Breaking Down The Action

• Nebraska took a 4-0 lead in the opening inning of play. Highlighted by a lead off homer by Jordyn Bahl.
• The Huskers extended their lead to 6-0 in the second, off two RBI doubles.
• Nebraska hit a RBI single, adding a run in the bottom of the third.
• Maryland scored its first run in the fifth, making it a 7-1 game. Julia Shearer reached home plate on a wild pitch. 
• Nebraska added a game-ending two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth, securing a 9-1 victory.