KU softball team splits in Sacramento

? Kansas University’s softball team defeated Middle Tennessee State, 3-0, then fell to Nebraska, 6-3, Saturday in the Capitol Classic. KU went 3-3 in the tourney.

Christi Musser homered and Melanie Wallach doubled twice for the Jayhawks (14-10) against Middle Tennessee. Kara Pierce pitched a three-hit shutout to raise her record to 6-4.

Kansas 3, Middle Tennessee State 0

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Middle Tennessee State 000 000 0 Â 0 3 1

Kara Pierce and Katie Campbell; Stacy Preator and Lindsay Azevedo. W Â Pierce (6-4). L Â Preator (1-6). 2B Â KU: Melanie Wallach 2. HR Â KU: Christi Musser.

Nebraska 6, Kansas 3

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Nebraska 112 020 x  6 11 1

Kelly Campbell, Serena Settlemier (4) and Dani May; Leigh Ann Walker, Peaches James (6) and Amber Burgess. W Â Walker (10-2). L Â Campbell (2-2). 2B Â KU: Shelly Musser, Christi Musser, Amy Hulse. HR Â NU: Kim Ogee, Leigh Suhr, James.