‘Nameless, Faceless’ Huskers Get Nebraska Softball Back to WCWS with Super Regional Sweep of Oklahoma State
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Key Points:
- The Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a 9-1 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in five innings, advancing to the Women's College World Series for the first time in 13 years and improving their season record to 51-6, the second-best in program history.
- Pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win with seven strikeouts, setting new Nebraska freshman records for wins (25) and strikeouts (217), while the Huskers' offense dominated, outscoring Oklahoma State 15-2 over two games and showcasing key contributions from Hannah Coor, Lauren Camenzind, and Alina Felix.
- Nebraska overcame an early 1-0 deficit, with a pivotal seven-run fifth inning featuring home runs and timely hits that sealed their decisive win, demonstrating the team's consistent offensive effort praised by head coach Rhonda Revelle.
- The Huskers will face the Arkansas Razorbacks in their first Women's College World Series game on Thursday, May 28, with specific game times and broadcast details to be announced.
- During the game, Jordy Frahm's husband, Trey Frahm, was ejected after an inappropriate remark directed at Oklahoma State's head coach but returned postgame to celebrate with his wife.