Softball team’s stellar pitching spurs two wins in tournament

Breana Burke and Charlie Masterson combined to pitch 13 1/3 shutout innings with no walks to lead UNLV to two wins in the Marucci Desert Classic softball tournament Friday at Eller Media Stadium.

Mia Trejo and Justine Federe each drove in two runs for the Rebels (5-3) in their 7-0 win over Weber State (3-4). Trejo hit a two-run homer in UNLV’S 2-0 victory over Montana (4-4).

Baseball: At Wilson Stadium, Griffin Lockwood-powell and Garrett Navarra each went 3-for-4 with two RBIS to lead Central Michigan past the Rebels 12-9 in both teams’ season opener. Austin Pfeifer hit a three-run homer for UNLV, which never led.

Track and field: At Albuquerque, N.M., Avi’tal Wilson-perteete placed first in the 800-meter run (2:08.05) and Kaysha Love second in the 60 (7.33 seconds) to pace the Rebels on the final day of the 18-team Don Kirby Elite Invitational.

Men’s tennis: At Fertitta Tennis Complex, Tom Ciszewski returned from injury to notch a three-set victory that helped the Rebels (8-0) to a 4-2 win over UC Davis (4-2).