Tech Edges UCLA in WCWS Elimination Thriller, Advances to Semis
Texas Tech survived a late UCLA rally and built a 6-3 lead into the seventh, then held off the Bruins to win an elimination game and advance to the WCWS semifinals.
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Nebraska Seeks WCWS Survival in Must-Win Showdown vs. Texas
After a 5-1 loss to Alabama, No. 1 Nebraska faces a win-or-go-home WCWS elimination against No. 6 Texas at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on ABC at 2:00 p.m. CT; Nebraska will be the visiting team as it tries to rebound, while Texas, led by coach Mike White, brings a mix of key returners and newcomers in a series that Texas leads 21-19 all-time.
Postgame Feud Dims Tennessee-Texas Tech Softball Win
After Tennessee beat Texas Tech 2-1, a postgame exchange between Tennessee coach Karen Weekly and TTU infielder Taylor Pannell sparked social-media drama, with Pannell and his father disputing the handshake-line conversation and Weekly denying claiming Pannell made a mistake; the incident, tied to Pannell’s transfer and NIL-era tensions, overshadowed the game.
Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm Captures 2026 USA Softball Top Honor
Nebraska two-way star Jordy Frahm was named the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, capping a standout season in which she hit .416 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs while also setting Nebraska's single-season saves record with 12 and going 20-4 with a 1.14 ERA on the mound; she has earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and multiple All-America honors as the Huskers advance to the Women’s College World Series.
Nebraska Opens WCWS Run Against Arkansas, Powered by Frahm’s Return
No. 4 seed Nebraska faces No. 10 Arkansas in the Women’s College World Series opener in Oklahoma City, led by Jordy Frahm (USA Softball Player of the Year) as they navigate a bracket that includes Alabama and UCLA. Arkansas brings a 5-0 NCAA Tournament run and a strong lineup, while Nebraska’s transfers from Arkansas could provide insider familiarity. The game is at 8:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2, with radio coverage on the Huskers Network.
Nebraska Softball to Resume Lincoln Super Regional Game 1 Friday at 4 PM
Game one of the NCAA Lincoln Super Regional will resume Friday at 4 p.m. after weather suspended play in the bottom of the first inning with the score 0-0. Nebraska had a runner on first with one out and a 1-0 count to Hannah Camenzind. Only game one and all-session tickets will be valid for Friday's continuation, and there will not be another game after game one is completed; game two is set for Saturday at 4 p.m., and tickets for game two remain active.
Ole Miss tops TTU in extra-innings softball showdown
Ole Miss defeated Texas Tech in a 10-inning softball game at Tracy Sellers Field on May 16, 2026. The Rebels earned the win behind pitcher Nijaree Canady, with Kyra Aycock taking the loss for Texas Tech, in a high-scoring extras affair.
South Carolina Storms to LA Regional Final with 4-2 Win Over Cal State Fullerton
No. 7 seed South Carolina softball defeated Cal State Fullerton 4-2 in the Los Angeles Regional elimination game to reach the NCAA Regional Final for the fourth straight year. Quincee Lilio scored twice, Tate Davis had two RBIs, and Emma Friedel earned the win in relief as the Gamecocks answered a Titan lead with two runs in the fifth and sealed it in the seventh. They will face UCLA in a rematch at 7:30 p.m. ET, with a win in game one forcing a winner-take-all game.
Week 14: Softball America Top 25 Rankings and Tournament Spotlight
Softball America's Week 14 hub compiling the Top 25 rankings also links to a wide set of coverage including mid-major tournament updates, bracketology, players of the week, conference tournament Central, power rankings, and daily college softball reporting across major conferences and AUSL-related coverage.
Weather Delays OU-Texas A&M Softball Opener With Sooners Leading 5-3
Weather suspended No. 1 Oklahoma's softball opener vs. No. 12 Texas A&M in the bottom of the sixth with OU ahead 5-3; Ella Parker hit a two-run homer and Kai Minor added two doubles, while Lowry fanned eight in 5.1 innings. The game will resume Friday at 12:50 p.m. in College Station.
OU's Lowry Fires Seven-Inning Gem in 3-0 Series-Opening Win at Texas
OU sophomore pitcher Audrey Lowry tossed a seven-inning complete-game shutout as No. 2 Oklahoma defeated No. 4 Texas 3-0 in Austin to open the series. Ella Parker hit a two-run homer and Isabela Emerling added a solo shot, while OU's defense turned two double plays. Lowry earned her 18th win of the season, and OU moved to 39-3 (12-1 SEC) while Texas fell to 32-5 (9-4 SEC). The game featured two rain delays, and game two is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Week 8 Shakeup: Softball America's Top 25 and Weekly Highlights
A hub page compiling Softball America’s Week 8 Top 25 rankings along with links to weekly features such as high school and college players of the week, trend analyses, and conference power rankings.
Tennessee Roars to No. 1 in Week 3 Softball America Top 25 as Early-Season Shifts Unfold
Softball America’s Week 3 Top 25 recap highlights how teams are adjusting after the opening weeks, with the Clearwater Invitational influencing movement as Tennessee’s Lady Vols climb to No. 1 and others trend up or down.
Freshman Jensen Sparks Nebraska Past No. 1 Texas Tech
Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win as No. 8 Nebraska softball rallied to a 3-2 upset of No. 1 Texas Tech at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, marking NU’s second win over a top-ranked opponent this season and the first time beating two No. 1 teams in the same year. Frahm earned the save, Farrell hit a two-run homer, and Coor delivered the go-ahead RBI in the fourth after Camenzind’s double; Nebraska improved to 6-4, while Tech fell to 11-1. The Huskers stay active with aMary Nutter Classic slate featuring five games against South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas A&M, Seattle, and California.
Fresh Faces Power Nebraska Softball in Opening-Day Split
No. 10 Nebraska Softball split its opening day at the UTSA Invitational, with freshman Alexis Jensen earning the win in her debut (10 strikeouts) and transfer catcher Jesse Farrell homering in both games. The Huskers beat Washington 8-5 and fell to No. 1 Texas 15-10, led by Farrell’s two homers and Hannah Coor’s early RBIs, while injuries and illness left NU shorthanded.