Ohio State used a five-run fourth inning - with all five runs scoring with two outs - to defeat the Nebraska softball team, 6-2, on Friday in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes improved to 30-13 and 10-8 in the Big Ten while Nebraska fell to 34-12 overall and 14-3 in conference play.
Olivia Ferrell (17-6) recorded the loss for the Huskers. Ferrell pitched the complete game, striking out five and giving up eight hits.
In the circle for the Buckeyes was graduate transfer Lexie Handley (18-7). Handley gave up five hits while striking out seven batters through seven innings.