Kansas University opened its fall softball schedule with a 3-0 victory over Washburn on Saturday at Arrocha Ballpark.
KU pitchers Kelsey Kessler (three hits, eight strikeouts in six innings) and Alicia Pille (zero hits, thre strikeouts in two innings) combined for the shutout.
KU continues its seven-game fall slate today against Cowley (11 a.m.) and Butler (1 p.m.).