Nebraska Falls to Georgia Tech

Atlanta, Ga. --- Nebraska (5-3) fell to Georgia Tech (2-4) on Saturday in its second game of the day at the Big Ten/ACC Challenge by a score of 7-1. The Yellow Jackets scored four runs over the first two innings and the Huskers could never catch up. NU recorded six hits, including two from Brooke Andrews. Cam Ybarra, Peyton Glatter, Payton Huscroft and Rylie Unzicker also had one hit. 

Courtney Wallace (1-1) pitched her first complete 7.0 inning game and finished with a career-best eight strikeouts. She gave up seven runs on eight hits.

Georgia Tech's Morgan Bruce (2-1) also pitched a complete game. She gave up one unearned run on six hits and added three strikeouts. 

The Huskers got off to a rocky start, giving up three runs in the first inning. Georgia Tech only had one hit but Nebraska gave up four walks, had one wild pitch, a passed ball and gave up a base due to interference. 

The Yellow Jackets extended their lead to 4-0 in the second after three hits. 

In the bottom of the third, Edwards reached on an error and moved to third on a sac fly. Glatter singled to put the Huskers on the board.

A two-run homer in the fourth for the Jackets put them up 6-1. Two more hits plated another run. 

Nebraska threatened in the sixth. Ferrell reached on a fielder's choice and made it to second on a wild pitch. Raley drew a walk and Andrews singled to load the bases with two outs. However, a strikeout ended the inning. 

In the seventh, Nebraska couldn't get a baserunner. 

The Huskers conclude the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Sunday when they take on Boston College at 9 a.m. CT. A live radio broadcast will be available on Huskers.com.

Game Notes:
- Courtney Wallace made her first start in the circle this season. She recorded eight strikeouts and pitched 7.0 innings - both career highs. 
- Cam Ybarra went 1-for-4 extending her hit streak to eight games.