Lincoln – Senior Olivia Ferrell was one out away from her first career no-hitter, as her performance led the Nebraska softball team to a 10-2 five-inning victory and completed a doubleheader sweep of the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.
Ferrell took a no-hitter into the fifth and final inning and quickly retired the first two batters. Following a walk, an error extended the game before a two-out infield single spoiled the no-hitter and the shutout. Despite narrowly missing the no-hitter, Ferrell (5-4) did not allow an earned run in a complete-game effort, tossing a one-hitter with five strikeouts.