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Huskers Host Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park, First Since 2008
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Huskers Host Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park, First Since 2008

Nebraska is the No. 13 seed and will host the Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park this weekend, welcoming South Dakota State, Arizona State and Ole Miss. The Huskers open Friday vs. SDSU at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, with the ASU-Ole Miss game following at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2. The double-elimination regional runs through the weekend, with a possible Monday tiebreaker. Tickets go on sale Tuesday via a tiered donor/season-ticket process. The Lincoln Regional is paired with Auburn’s No. 4 seed regional for a potential Super Regional in Auburn; if Nebraska wins the regional and Auburn is upset, the Super Regional could be played in Lincoln. Nebraska enters with a 42-15 overall record (23-7 in the Big Ten), its best mark in two decades, and the team carries a storied history of hosting regionals in Lincoln from 2001-2008.

Nebraska to Welcome NCAA Baseball Regional Back to Lincoln After 18-Year Gap
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Nebraska to Welcome NCAA Baseball Regional Back to Lincoln After 18-Year Gap

Nebraska, ranked in the top 16, will host an NCAA baseball regional in Lincoln for the first time since 2008. The 42-15 Huskers sit second in the Big Ten at 23-7, with a 23-1 home record, marking the program’s best season in two decades. The Selection Show on Monday will reveal the full field of 16 regional sites. Lincoln joins multiple historic hosts as the NCAA returns regionals nationwide, with seedings and pairings announced soon. Nebraska’s Big Ten Tournament run ended with an 8-0 semifinal loss to Oregon, but the team remains rested for regionals after a bye in the tournament schedule.

Nebraska Softball Storms into WCWS Behind Dominant Pitching and Historic Streak
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Nebraska Softball Storms into WCWS Behind Dominant Pitching and Historic Streak

Nebraska swept Oklahoma State 8-1 and 9-1 in the regional and super regional to reach the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2013, riding a program-long 26-game win streak and a stout pitching duo. Freshman Alexis Jensen (25-2) and senior Jordy Frahm have combined for a 0.42 ERA across five NCAA tournament games, while the team’s defense and timely hitting, plus a focused, present mindset, propelled the Huskers to OKC where they’ll open against Arkansas.

Huskers Punch WCWS Ticket in Five-Inning Rout of Oklahoma State
sports2 days ago

Huskers Punch WCWS Ticket in Five-Inning Rout of Oklahoma State

Nebraska softball beat Oklahoma State 9-1 in five innings to clinch a return trip to the Women's College World Series, highlighted by a seven-run fifth inning and a standout outing from freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen. Hannah Coor collected three hits (including a homer) and Lauren Camenzind added a three-run shot as the Huskers improved to 51-6 and extended their 26-game win streak.

Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal
baseball3 days ago

Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal

Michigan baseball fell 6-4 to No. 2 seed Nebraska in a late-start Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Charles Schwab Field. Nebraska scored first, Michigan tied the game at 4 in the seventh on Matthew Ossenfort’s two‑run homer, but Nebraska answered with two runs in the eighth to retake the lead. Kurt Barr struck out seven over four relief innings for his 100th strikeout of the season, and Brayden Jefferis added two hits in the loss, as Michigan’s season ends their Big Ten run and they await the NCAA Selection Show on May 25.

Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha
sports3 days ago

Huskers Ready for Big Ten Tourney Showdown with Michigan in Omaha

No. 2 Nebraska (41-14, 23-7 Big Ten) opens the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha against Michigan with Carson Jasa as the probable starter. The Huskers, aiming for a third straight Big Ten Tournament title and a likely home NCAA regional, will meet Michigan Friday at 11 p.m. CDT on BTN at Charles Schwab Field, with Nebraska’s strong regular season and high RPI keeping them in prime position for a home regional.

Nebraska Softball Rolls Past Oklahoma State 8-1 to Open Lincoln Super Regional
sports3 days ago

Nebraska Softball Rolls Past Oklahoma State 8-1 to Open Lincoln Super Regional

No. 4 Nebraska softball defeated No. 13 Oklahoma State 8-1 in the Lincoln Super Regional at Bowlin Stadium, sparked by Jesse Farrell’s first-inning three-run homer and a four-run third inning as Jordy Frahm worked seven innings. OSU managed a lone run in the sixth on Karli Godwin’s homer, but Nebraska’s defense and timely hitting sealed the win and left the Huskers one victory from the Women's College World Series.

Nebraska Softball to Resume Lincoln Super Regional Game 1 Friday at 4 PM
sports4 days ago

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.

Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards
sports6 days ago

Cholowsky, Edwards Lead 2026 Big Ten Baseball Awards

The Big Ten announced its 2026 baseball postseason awards after coaches voted: Roch Cholowsky of UCLA was named Player of the Year for the second straight season, Mason Edwards of USC earned Pitcher of the Year, Dylan Carey (Nebraska) Defensive Player of the Year, Drew Grego (Nebraska) Freshman of the Year, and John Savage (UCLA) Coach of the Year. Cholowsky hit .330 with 21 home runs and 59 RBI; Edwards went 8-0 with a 1.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts; Carey batted .347 with 63 RBI; Grego hit .348 with 7 HR. UCLA captured the regular-season title and hosts the Big Ten Tournament; the league also announced 17 Sportsmanship Award recipients and All-Big Ten teams.

Hantavirus outbreak prompts sudden quarantine shift for cruise passengers
health6 days ago

Hantavirus outbreak prompts sudden quarantine shift for cruise passengers

American passengers exposed to Andes hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius say they were blindsided by a shift from home quarantine to a 42‑day stay at the federally run National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska after new cases emerged on travelers from other countries; public health officials say the risk to the public remains low, but the policy change has sparked frustration and questions about timing, with some passengers seeking to return home and CDC coordinating with states to implement the new approach.

Frahm Earns Top-Three USA Softball POY Bid
softball7 days ago

Frahm Earns Top-Three USA Softball POY Bid

Nebraska softball two-way star Jordy Frahm was named to the Top Three List for USA Softball’s Collegiate Player of the Year, marking her second consecutive Top Three finish; she leads Nebraska with a .421 batting average and 19 home runs while also going 19-4 with a 1.15 ERA and 12 saves on the mound, helping NU win the Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles and reach the NCAA Regional and Super Regional rounds; her 12 saves tie the Big Ten single-season record and she’s among national leaders in ERA, saves, strikeouts, and WHIP.