The Nebraska softball team claimed its conference opener with a 3-2 victory over the Michigan Wolverines (18-8, 0-1 Big Ten). The Huskers moved to 20-9 and 1-0 in the Big Ten with the first victory for NU in Ann Arbor.
Freshman Ava Bredwell led the Huskers on offense with a two-run homer in the third inning, putting the Big Red on the board first. In the circle, Olivia Ferrell (11-4) recorded the win after tossing 5.1 innings, holding the Wolverines to four hits while striking out five. Courtney Wallace earned her second save of the season, pitching 1.