Wangler Leads Huskers to 2-0 Win Over ISU

Lincoln, Neb. - Junior Lisa Wangler made a diving catch in left field in the top of the fifth to save two potential runs and lead the No. 4 Nebraska softball team to a 2-0 win over Iowa State Tuesday afternoon before 434 fans at Bowlin Stadium. Wangler was also 2-for-3 at the plate with a double, as the Huskers improved to 35-7 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 Conference.

Leigh Ann Walker (19-2) was the winning pitcher, scattering seven hits and striking out four Cyclones. Erica Martinez (6-7) took the loss for ISU, allowing two runs on hits while striking out seven Huskers and walking two NU players. Iowa State fell to 13-13 overall and 4-5 in the Big 12.

The Huskers took control of the game with a two-run inning in the bottom of the third. Kim Ogee was hit by a pitch with one out, and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Leigh Suhr ripped an RBI single to right field, plating Ogee for the 1-0 advantage. Nicole Trimboli followed with an RBI single to center, scoring Suhr for the 2-0 lead.

Iowa State threatened to even the score in the top of the fifth. Kelly Wardein led off with a double that hit the left-center fence. Laura Browning then singled and stole second to put runners at second and third with no outs. But Wangler made a diving catch in left field to keep Julia Lindsey off base, and the next two ISU batters popped up to Buchholz to end the inning.

Nebraska returns to action this weekend when it plays host to Missouri Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.