The Nebraska softball team (40-14) claimed the Big Ten Tournament title after beating No. 23 Michigan (36-16) 3-1 in eight innings on Saturday afternoon. This marked the Huskers first Big Ten Tournament title since joining the conference and first conference tournament title since 2004.
Courtney Wallace (17-6) picked up the win after coming in for relief in the middle of the seventh inning. Wallace held the Wolverines to no hits and no runs through 2.0 innings. Alex Storako (23-8) pitched 7.2 innings, earning the loss after giving up four hits and three runs.
Cam Ybarra, who was named the Most Oustanding Player of the tournament, led the Huskers on offense with two hits and two RBIs while Sydney Gray added another RBI.