LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Cal State Bakersfield softball team entered day two with tough challenges in #4 Oklahoma State and Nebraska; two teams that were in the NCAA Tournament last season. CSUB dropped Game 1 as the Oklahoma State offense came out hot. In Game 2, the Roadrunners kept it close through three but were unable to stop Nebraska.
CSUB 0, Oklahoma State 11 (5)
- OSU would attack early scoring four in the first inning and adding five more in the second.
- Kaia Johnson and Karissa Munsey picked up where they left off yesterday both getting base hits.
- Bakersfield managed to get two runners on although were unable to generate any offense.
CSUB 1, Nebraska 10 (5)
- The `Runners were unable to produce much offense. Lauren Randle had a good game, finishing off with two hits and scored for Bakersfield.
- Maya Williams and Reina Castillo joined Randle with the other two hits of the game for the `Runners.
- Nebraska scored early with three runs in the first inning, but was stopped by the `Runners till the fourth inning.
Quotes from Head Coach Daniel Sperl
- "We played two great teams today and showed flashes of our potential, but weren't consistent enough to stay in the games. We need to continue to work, and buy completely into trusting ourselves and each other. We're close, but not there yet. When we do, we'll be a completely different team."
- "I'm really proud of pitchers Kirsten Martinez and Reina Castillo. Both threw well against tough lineups and without our best efforts defensively. That's a great sign for our pitching staff and team the rest of the season."
Up Next on the Schedule
- CSUB wraps up the UTEP/NMSU Invitational tomorrow
- At New Mexico State, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. (PT)
- La Cruces, N.M.
- Helen of Troy Softball Complex
~GoRunners.com~
