Nebraska last made the College World Series in 2013, when the Huskers finished with a 44-18 record. Nebraska's Billie Andrews (6) throws to first in the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. With two outs, a two-run homer from Billie Andrews made it 7-4, but OSU recorded a third out to secure the Cowgirl victory. Trev Alberts, the Nebraska Athletic Director, right, and Keith Zimmer, an Executive Associate Athletic Director, watch the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. Don't miss any of the action at the Stillwater Regional by scrolling down to our live updates! Can new coach Matt Rhule finally turn things around at Nebraska? MLB History: How Many Perfect Games Have There Been? Nebraska's Sydney Gray (7), Cam Ybarra (32) and Mya Felder (5) arm up ahead of the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. The Huskers won the game 3-0. The Huskers won the game 3-0. You can cancel at any time. With the departures of Bahl and graduating senior Alex Storako, the Sooners have three pitchers remaining on their roster Nicole May, Kierston Deal and SJ Geurin. UMBCfound use of the home run shot as well as Emily Riggs led the Retriever offense with a two-run homer. The idea was hatched while Oklahoma was still playing in the Women's College World Series. The . Live stream the B1G Tournament, Quarterfinal Round: Illinois vs. Nebraska game in College Softball on Fubo: Start your free trial today! Bahl, a Nebraska native, announced Monday she was transferring to play closer to home. But from there, Bahl was phenomenal, going 18-0 with a 0.50 ERA after the start of March. Bahlfinishes her OU career 44-2 with a 0.99 ERA and 397 strikeouts in 288 innings pitched. Weeding Out Weed! Wallace hit a single up the middle, scoring Squier and Brooke Andrews, who was running for Glatter, to take a 2-1 lead. Abbie Squier hit a pair of home runs and Brooke Andrews added a three-run homer to lead Nebraska softball to a win over Rutgers on Friday. One of the fiercest competitors Ive covered. Bahl, a native of Papillion, Nebraska, went 44-2 with a 0.99 earned-run average and 397 strikeouts in 288 2/3 innings pitched in two seasons with the Sooners. The college softball superstar formally committed to the Huskers, whichsets NU up with its best chance at a World Series run in a decade. "Jordy is an amazing young woman, teammate and athlete who we know is an incredible addition to our team both on and off the field. Matt Rhule has yet to coach his first regular-season game for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, but he's already making quite the impact in Lincoln. Yeah, I cant say I knew what was in store, but I had a lot of fun watching them play before I got here. I am excited thinking about growing the game that has provided me with so many opportunities for growth in my home state, a currently overlooked state for girls in softball at all ages, and I am excited to finish the softball journey right where it began., The Nebraska native, Bahl attended Papillion-La Vista Senior High School. Nebraska's Abbie Squier (8) and Caitlynn Neal (19) miss a ball hit to the wall in the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. One common comparison is the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big Ten. She stranded two base runners in each of the first three innings. 1 player in the state, on Wednesday. Junior Billie Andrews was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association third-team All-American.. Todos los derechos reservados. The. The former Oklahoma softball star announced Thursday morning that she is transferring to the University of Nebraska, where she will have two years of eligibility remaining. The . The Oklahoma softball dynasty reigns again, as the Sooners won the Women's College World Series for the third season in a row. Nebraska made two late rallies, and squeaked in the winning run ahead of a tag at home plate to march on in the Stillwater Regional. Please check your email for a confirmation. Madison Wilson led off with a walk. I knew it was going to be fun.. Nebraska scored both of its runs on bases-loaded walks Billie Andrews drew one in the second inning, and Peyton Glatter did the same in the third. A class of 2024 quarterback has earned his fourth recruiting star. The Huskers won the game 3-0. She went 27-0 with a 0.10 ERA with 316 strikeouts in 137 innings as a senior, drawing national buzz as she chose the Sooners over Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Florida. ! OU infielder Tiare Jennings posted. Jaron Spor. Tyler Burton (@TylerBurton7) June 12, 2023, Jordy Bahl leaving back to back nattys to grow the game somewhere else (her home) is actually really cool and I applaud her for it. Noa Pola-Gates will reportedly transfer to New Mexico, per On3's Matt Zentiz. The Retrievers looked to score, reaching scoring position after a walk and a single in the top of the sixth, but NU worked out of the inning, holding the 3-2 lead. While she hasn't announced which school she would attend, the only Division I softball programs in her home state are Creighton, Omaha and Nebraska. Jordy Bahl has made it official. Nebraska softball received an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament on Sunday, qualifying for a regional in back-to-back years for the first time since 2016. Nebraska softball defeated Ohio State to advance to Big Ten championship. (KOLN) -The Nebraska softball team (41-15) fell to No. June 1, 2023 10:42 am CT A Nebraska softball player has been elected as a 2023 All-American. Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle challenges a call in the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. Courtney Coppersmith (8-3) recorded the loss for UMBC. LINCOLN, Neb. "Jordy shared with our staff on Friday that she has been feeling a strong need to be closer to home for quite some time and that she planned to enter the transfer portal," Sooners coach Patty Gasso said in a statement. Kaylin Kinney did a little bit of everything in Nebraskas win Sunday to sweep Rutgers and keep the Husker winning streak alive. All rights reserved. Nebraska's Cam Ybarra (32) and Billie Andrews (6) warm up ahead of the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. Wilson Moo. Both teams had plenty of scoring opportunities as each left 10 runners stranded. The Nebraska announcement caps a whirlwind week for Bahl, who closed out Oklahoma's win against Florida State in Game 2 of the championship series last Thursday night to clinch the national title at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. Z. Jones singled to center, S. McKinney and A. Barnard scored, L. Lucas to third. K. Nelson hit sacrifice fly to left, T. Sedlacek scored. The Huskers won the game 3-0. When all of us were being recruited at one point or another, we told her we wanted to be great. A single up the middle and a stolen base put a runner in scoring position. Jordy Bahl will forever be a great Sooner. Find Twitter reactions to Jordy Bahls announcement below. It will also be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription required). The Huskers cut the lead to three in the top of the seventh. sam.mckewon@owh.com, 402-540-4222, twitter.com/swmckewonOWH. With one out, Wallace doubled to right center. Shes doing her job of helping us get there., More:Is the 2023 OU softball team the best in NCAA history? STILLWATER, Okla. (Nebraska Athletics) The Nebraska softball team advanced to the NCAA Regional Semifinal with a 3-2 win over UMBC (26-17) on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla.Home runs gave NUs offense a spark asBillie AndrewsandAva Bredwelleach recorded homers, driving in all three runs. On Saturday, Oklahoma hosted a championship celebration in Norman at Marita Hynes Field. 0:00. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The Huskers had their chances Sunday. Nebraska improved to 39-14. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). ", Bahl is expected to transfer to Nebraska, sources told ESPN. Nebraska was a perennial power and an elite college football program before heading to the Big Ten. Nebraska softball shuts out North Texas at NCAA tournament Clark Grell Lincoln Journal Star Softball Shatel: Rhonda Revelle got a second chance and found a key to success is listening Tom. Went through all kinds of tweets about Jordy Bahl leaving and found like 99% supportive comments, and the very few negative ones were called out by lots of other people, Easily Excit(Ed) Strong (@ByEdStrong) June 12, 2023. Fans can listen to the action live on the Huskers Radio Network and Huskers.com with the call from Nate Rohr. STILLWATER, Okla. (Nebraska Athletics) - The Nebraska softball team advanced to the NCAA Regional Semifinal with a 3-2 win over UMBC (26-17) on Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla. Home runs. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Nebraska softball has returned to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016! "Im like, Well, you better answer it." Bahl scored more runs (two) than she allowed in the WCWS. Thank you for 2 amazing years, go be great! S. McKinney doubled to deep left center, L. Brown scored. Jun 26 Way to go @TayEdwards212 Amazing teammate, catcher, hitter and competitor!! S. Pennington doubled to left, A. Hobson scored. Stop worrying about next years pitching staff and take a moment to truly appreciate what Jordy Bahl did for Oklahoma and what she will continue to do growing the game of softball. Hayley Busby led the OSU offense, fishing 3-for-3 on the day with two RBIs. After a scoreless third inning, the Big Red took the lead in the top of the fourth. A rodeo athlete and his horse died this month when the two were struck by lightning in a rural part of Nebraska while . {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Husker History Highlights - June 29, 2023, Episode 90 The Showdown: Husker football commits and remaining targets, Three home runs power Nebraska softball to win over Rutgers, Nebraska softball might be a 'work in progress,' but the Huskers have still found success, Nebraska softball sweeps Rutgers, extends winning streak to 10 games, Cam Ybarra hits a grand slam, Olivia Ferrell throws a shutout as Nebraska downs Michigan State, Jordy Bahl: 'can't wrap my head around' Nebraska support and fandom. In the fourth, Ohio State centerfielder Maggie Otte hit an RBI triple off the wall perhaps 5 feet from a home run and nearly caughtto score the Buckeyes lone run. Oklahoma State scored four in the bottom of the fourth to regain the lead. The Huskers won the game 3-0. After beating Penn State on Thursday, Husker pitcher Courtney Wallace got the start Friday and continued her strong work for the first three innings. You have permission to edit this article. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The quarterback recently made headlines after being named to the 2023 Elite 11, one of the more prestigious honors a high school quarterback can receive.In 11 games last season, he threw for 3,186 yards, 36 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Oklahoma Sooners pitcher Jordy Bahl expresses how her team was able to continue their epic run of three straight College World Series wins. The Nebraska softball team added another new addition to its roster. Evan Bredeson. UMBC evened the game at 2-2 with a two-run shot from Emily Riggs in the top of the fourth. The NCAA Committee to Remove Marijuana From Banned Drug List. This time, it eliminated them from the Big Ten tournament. You have permission to edit this article. June 30, 2023 12:00 pm CT. With the Oklahoma Sooners heading to the SEC in 2024, a lot of comparisons have been brought up about who they will be in the new conference. With two outs, Abbie Squier drew a walk. All rights reserved. A former standout pitcher for the Huskers was "born to coach," and she will do just that as an assistant on Rhonda Revelle's staff next season. Andrews is the first Husker shortstop on the team since 1998. Courtney Wallace (17-7) earned the loss. Head Coach Rhonda Revelle announced Tuesday that sophomore infielder Bella Bacon is now a Husker. The Huskers overcame injuries and a difficult schedule to last one day longer than they did in 2022. "Im like, Well, you better answer it.'" As a pitcher, that made me really excited. May is 47-3 with a 1.47 ERA over the past three seasons. This is how the Top 25 shakes out after the NCAA tournament. The Huskers won the game 3-0. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Two Buckeyes got on base, but Ferrell got out of the jam with the help of a diving catch by right fielder Brooke Andrews, who scooped the ball just before it hit the grass. Bahls announcement was largely met with support from Sooners fans on social media, many thanking Bahl for her contributions. Nebraska softball received an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament on Sunday, qualifying for a regional in back-to-back years for the first time since 2016. You can cancel at any time. Fans can listen to the action live on the Huskers Radio Network and Huskers.com with the call from Nate Rohr. The Huskers will face a difficult schedule as nearly half of their games will be against postseason teams from last season. Steven Branscombe/USA TODAY Sports. SUBSCRIBE NOW >> Nebraska 36-22 (13-10 Big Ten . The Huskers won their first-ever Big Ten tournament title Saturday over pe, Nebraska softball is headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. The Cornhuskers are by far the most successful of those programs, having made seven WCWS appearances, the latest coming in 2013. Sarah Harnessstarted the game, pitching 3.1 innings, giving up five hits and two runs while striking out four. Nebraska softball stretched its winning streak to nine games as the Huskers held off Rutgers 2-1 Saturday. "The entire Nebraska softball team is thrilled to have Jordy join the Red Team," Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle said in a team release. Access premium college softball covereage. The Huskerswho entered the Big Ten tournament as the second seeddefeated Michigan, 3-1, in East Lansing, Michigan, to claim the tournament title on Saturday afternoon. OSU extended its lead to 6-2 heading into the sixth inning. I was going to have the opportunity to throw to the best lineup in the country at practice every day. gene.schinzel@owh.com, 402-444-1038, twitter.com/GeneOWH. Which Husker coaching change would fans like to forget? Nebraska's Sydney Gray (7) bats in the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. With one out, a single to left field and a walk put runners on first and second. With two outs, back-to-back doubles, scored one. C. Wallace singled to center, A. Squier and Br. Weeding Out Weed! We are supportive of her and she will always be part of the OU Softball family.. Now, Bahl will look to excel elsewhere, while the Sooners have a significant hole to fill. Wallace pitched the final 3.2 innings, allowing only one hit. She went 27-0 with a 0.10 ERA with 316 strikeouts in 137 innings as a senior, drawing national buzz as she chose the Sooners over Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Florida. My girl forever! The Husker bats were quiet for much of the . Contributing Publisher LINCOLN, Neb. The NCAA Committee to Remove Marijuana From Banned Drug List. On offense, Billie Andrews and Wallace led, each tallying two RBIs. That is because she knows what were capable of and she wants to see that from us. (Press Release) - The Nebraska softball team is scheduled to play a 56-game schedule this spring, including a 23-game conference slate. The College World Series got underway Friday in Omaha, the final event on the collegiate sports calendar for the academic year. B1G+ Audio Box If you looked at our lineup card, nobodys worried about the name on their back. Urban singled to center, S. Hood scored, T. Sedlacek to second. MLB History: How Many Perfect Games Have There Been? The Huskers will open against North Texas in the Stillwater . The Cowgirls added one more in the bottom of the fifth. The fifth-year captains were both major contributors for the Huskers throughout the season. 8:30. Photo by Katy Cowell After a defensive battle, it was senior pitcher Olivia Ferrell's bat that sent Nebraska softball to the Big Ten Championship. I have to be honest and say Im somewhat depressed about it, one Sooners fan responded on Twitter. A pair of slugging sisters and an impressive freshman make up the Huskers' selections on the Big Ten's top team. After Thursdays win, Bahl also heaped plenty of praise on Gasso. Coppersmith pitched the complete game, giving up five hits and three runs. NCAA Softball Championship - Stillwater Regional. On Monday, Bahl wrote on Twitter that she had "decided to return home and play the game I love, closer to the things that have made me who I am and that have always been more important to me than this game.. The Huskers won the game 3-0. Cam Ybarra hit a grand slam and Olivia Ferrell threw her second shutout of the season as Nebraska blanked Michigan State on Saturday. Nebraska Softball - US - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, audiobooks, and podcasts. 7 Oklahoma State (43-12) Saturday afternoon. She obviously was a huge part of our on-field success, but what I'll always appreciate most about Jordy is her approach and dedication to the game, as she's the ultimate competitor. Bahl wrapped up her sophomore season by leading the Sooners to their third consecutive Women's College World Series title. Fans watch the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State University on Friday. Nebraska softball coach RhondaRevelle sees this season as starting from scratch, not rebuilding. You have permission to edit this article. A season that once looked certain to result in a regional bid is now on thin ice, as Nebraska will need to fare well in Champaign for a NCAA spot.