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Frahm Returns to Husker Softball as Assistant Coach
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Frahm Returns to Husker Softball as Assistant Coach

Two-time NFCA Player of the Year Jordy Frahm returns to Nebraska softball as an assistant coach, bringing elite two-way experience and a history of Nebraska and Oklahoma national success. Frahm, a Papillion native and former Big Ten Player/Pitcher of the Year, helped the Huskers reach the 2026 Women’s College World Series and aided their Big Ten title run, and will contribute across multiple coaching roles under Rhonda Revelle as she continues to grow the program.

Huskers Tap Former Star Frahm as Softball Assistant Coach
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Huskers Tap Former Star Frahm as Softball Assistant Coach

Two-time NFCA Player of the Year Jordy Frahm joins the Nebraska softball staff as an assistant coach, returning to her home state after two national championships with Oklahoma. A two-way standout, Frahm brings Big Ten Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year accolades, and she captained Nebraska to the 2026 Women’s College World Series and its first WCWS win since 2002. Head coach Rhonda Revelle says Frahm’s competitive spirit and softball IQ make her a perfect fit as the Huskers pursue continued success.

Nebraska Softball Legend Sippel Announces Retirement After WCWS Run
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Nebraska Softball Legend Sippel Announces Retirement After WCWS Run

Nebraska associate head softball coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement after a 41-year Huskers career as a player and coach (37 seasons on the coaching staff). She joined as a pitcher in 1985–88, has spent four decades shaping the program, including a season that produced a record‑setting team with two All-Americans and a top‑five finish at the Women’s College World Series. Sippel is a former Husker pitcher, Olympic representative for Team Canada, and a Hall of Fame inductee, and her departure is marked by tributes from head coach Rhonda Revelle and colleagues as she begins the next chapter.

Frahm Repeats NFCA Player of the Year as Jensen Earns All-America for Nebraska
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Frahm Repeats NFCA Player of the Year as Jensen Earns All-America for Nebraska

Nebraska's Jordy Frahm earned the NFCA National Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, and Frahm and Alexis Jensen were named NFCA All-Americans. Frahm posted a 20-4 record with a 1.14 ERA, 234 strikeouts, and hit .416 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs, while Jensen went 25-2 with 217 strikeouts and a .319 average. The duo has propelled Nebraska toward the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, opening the series against Arkansas.

Frahm's 16-K Masterclass Sends Nebraska to Lincoln Regional Final
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Frahm's 16-K Masterclass Sends Nebraska to Lincoln Regional Final

Jordy Frahm tied her career high with 16 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Grand Canyon, throwing 86 pitches to lift Nebraska into the Lincoln Regional final; Hannah Coor delivered an RBI triple in the fifth and scored on a GCU error to make it 2-0. The win extended NU's 23-game win streak, tying the school record, and improved the Huskers to 48-6. Nebraska will face the Game 5 winner in the regional final on May 17 at 2 p.m. CT (TV TBD).

Nebraska Renames Bowlin Stadium Field to Honor Rhonda Revelle
sports2 months ago

Nebraska Renames Bowlin Stadium Field to Honor Rhonda Revelle

Nebraska Athletics announced that Bowlin Stadium’s softball field will be named Rhonda Revelle Field to honor longtime Huskers coach Rhonda Revelle. In her 34th season, Revelle has guided Nebraska to more than 1,200 victories and is the winningest coach in Nebraska athletics history, with NFCA Hall of Fame induction in 2010, 23 postseason appearances, and three Women’s College World Series; the honor follows Nebraska’s 13-0 win over Iowa and Bowlin Stadium’s strong attendance history.

Freshman Jensen Sparks Nebraska Past No. 1 Texas Tech
sports4 months ago

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.

Nebraska Softball Pitcher Jordy Bahl Out for Season Due to Injury
sports2 years ago

Nebraska Softball Pitcher Jordy Bahl Out for Season Due to Injury

Nebraska softball pitcher Jordy Bahl will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, announcing her decision to redshirt this year and return in 2025. The star player sustained the injury during the opening weekend game in Puerto Vallarta and will apply for a medical hardship, with two seasons of eligibility remaining. Nebraska's softball coach expressed disappointment but is confident in Bahl's full recovery.

"Nebraska Softball Debut Marred by Jordy Bahl's Injury in Loss to Washington"
sports2 years ago

"Nebraska Softball Debut Marred by Jordy Bahl's Injury in Loss to Washington"

Nebraska softball team's season opener against Washington took a turn for the worse as junior pitcher Jordy Bahl, making her debut after two All-American seasons at Oklahoma, exited the game with an apparent ankle injury in the third inning. Despite Bahl's strong start, the No. 18 Huskers lost 8-0 to No. 7 Washington in five innings. Concerns also arose over Nebraska's lack of offensive production, and the immediate focus will be on Bahl's health as the team prepares for a doubleheader.

Jordyn Bahl joins Nebraska softball team as transfer.
sports3 years ago

Jordyn Bahl joins Nebraska softball team as transfer.

Papillion native Jordyn Bahl, who won two national titles with Oklahoma, has announced her transfer to Nebraska softball. Bahl was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Women's College World Series last week and has impressive stats, including a 22-1 record with a 0.90 ERA and 192 strikeouts in 2023. She expressed excitement to represent the Cornhuskers and be a part of the state, people, and N.

sports3 years ago

Nebraska and Oklahoma State advance in NCAA softball regionals with walk-off wins.

The Nebraska softball team won in walk-off fashion over No. 21 Wichita State, 9-8, in the ninth inning to advance to the NCAA Regional Final. Freshman Katelyn Caneda drove in Sydney Gray for the winning run. Every Husker in the lineup recorded a hit as NU tallied 13 hits. Mya Felder led the Big Red offense, finishing 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. The Huskers return to action for the regional final, Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m. when they face host No. 9 Oklahoma State.

sports3 years ago

Wichita State stuns Nebraska with dramatic comeback in NCAA Regional.

The Nebraska softball team lost to Wichita State, 6-5, in the first round of the NCAA Stillwater Regional. The Huskers took an early 5-0 lead, but the Shockers responded with six unanswered runs to secure the come-from-behind victory. Mya Felder led the way for the Huskers with four RBI, including a two-run homer. The Huskers will face UMBC in their next game.