In a tightly contested doubleheader, Nebraska Kearney's Zakayia Fredrick shined with a six-hit shutout in game two against Newman, leading her team to a 2-0 victory. Freshman Aubrey De Jong hit her first collegiate home run to secure the win after the Lopers had struggled in game one, losing 11-7 despite a strong comeback effort. In game one, UNK almost rallied from a 9-0 deficit but faltered in the final innings, leaving runners stranded. Fredrick, who benefited from a crucial video review, also showed resilience by allowing only one earned run across five innings in game one. The Lopers are set to face Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Zakayia Fredrick allowed 6 hits and recorded 1 strikeout in game two.
  • Audry Rumsey hit 2 home runs and had 6 RBIs in game one.
State of Play
  • UNK salvaged the second game of the doubleheader after a tough loss in the first.
  • Aubrey De Jong's home run marked a pivotal moment in game two, giving the Lopers momentum.
What's Next

UNK plans to build on this momentum as they head into upcoming games against Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri, where further improvements will be crucial for success.

Bottom Line

Kearney's resilience in game two highlights their potential, but consistency in pitching and batting will be key to overcoming stronger opponents in the future.