Nebraska softball defeats Illinois, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska softball defeated Illinois 1-0 in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night.
Husker pitcher Courtney Wallace went the distance, throwing 48 strikes to 16 balls.
She struck out four and allowed just three hits.
The lone run of the game came in the first inning. Sydney Gray hit an RBI single to bring home Katelyn Caneda.
Nebraska advances to face Northwestern in the conference semifinal at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
