Lawrence, Kan. -- After dropping a 6-4 decision to Kansas, the No. 10 Nebraska softball team bounced back in game two of a doubleheader in Lawrence Saturday afternoon to defeat the Jayhawks 1-0 and keep their Big 12 Conference title hopes alive.

The Huskers (46-11 overall and 15-2 in the league) must beat Iowa State Sunday in its final conference game, set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the NU Softball Complex. An NU loss would give Oklahoma (14-2 in the Big12) the regular season crown.

NU freshman pitcher Peaches James delivered a one-hit shutout in game two to help the Huskers maintain their slim conference lead over the Sooners. James (14-4) threw six innings of no-hit ball before KU third baseman Megan Urquhart singled to center in the top of the seventh. Leah Tabb reached on an Husker error, and Courtney Wright advanced both runners with a sacrifice bunt. Katie Campbell reached on a fielder