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Nebraska Softball Earns First-Ever Home Super Regional After 1-0 Win Over Grand Canyon
5/18/2026, 10:52:50 PM
Lincoln Regional Showdown: 1-0 Victory Secures Historic Super Regional Spot
On Sunday at Bowlin Stadium, No. 1 Nebraska defeated #21 Grand Canyon 1-0 to clinch the Lincoln Regional and earn its first home Super Regional. Freshman Alexis Jensen threw five shutout innings; senior captain Jordy Frahm closed the last two innings for the save.
Program Context
Nebraska entered the tournament 49-6, riding a 24-game winning streak after a 4-1 win over South Dakota and a 2-0 shutout of Grand Canyon on Saturday. The Huskers are returning from a loss in the Tennessee Super Regional last season, and the streak is the longest in program history.
Pitching Highlights
Jensen allowed one hit, struck out seven and issued one walk in 81 pitches, improving to 24-2. Frahm added five strikeouts, recorded her 12th save, and finished the regional with 21 strikeouts over two games. Grand Canyon’s starter Oakley Vickers, a 2.08 ERA pitcher, faced Jensen in the opening inning, but Jensen’s control kept the Antelopes off the scoreboard.
Offensive Spark
Senior utility player Hannah Camenzind delivered the only run with a two-out solo homer in the first inning; Nebraska finished the weekend with five hits.
Key Statistics
- Attendance: 3,200
- Hits allowed (regional): 4
- Runs allowed (regional): 1 in 21 innings
- Strikeouts (regional): 37
- Grand Canyon entered the regional 53-8 (21-4 Mountain West) and ranked #21 nationally.
Official Reactions
Coach Revelle called the win a “clean” 1-0 result and highlighted the shift from last year’s one-run losses. Frahm praised the home-field advantage, and Camenzind expressed excitement over packed stands. She also noted that winning tight games is a key goal for the season.
Fan Atmosphere
The stadium saw gusty 20-30 mph winds, hot-dog wrappers in the air, and chants of “Go Big Red” from the 3,200 fans. Temperatures rose from the low 80s early to the high 80s by the seventh inning.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Media outlets list Oklahoma State, Stanford, or simply the Stillwater Regional winner as Nebraska’s next opponent, but all agree the series will be a best-of-three in Lincoln. The Stillwater Regional champion could be Oklahoma State, the No. 13 national seed, or Stanford.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We got our wish,” — Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, Nebraska Softball
- “It's so cool to see the stands packed and see the lines to get in here and just see how much these people care for us and want us to win,” — Hannah Camenzind, Senior Utility Player, Nebraska Softball
- “To do that at home in Lincoln is something that we’ve never done,” — Jordy Frahm, Team Captain, Nebraska Softball
- “I say this, it was a big-girl moment,” the NU head coach said.” — Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, Nebraska Softball
Looking Ahead
Nebraska will host the Lincoln Super Regional next weekend against the Stillwater Regional champion; the winner advances to the Women’s College World Series beginning May 28.
