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Nebraska Crushes Oklahoma State 8-1 in Super Regional Opener, One Win From WCWS
5/23/2026, 9:57:46 PM
Nebraska Dominates Oklahoma State 8-1
On Friday night, No. 4-ranked Nebraska opened its first Lincoln Super Regional at Bowlin Stadium and defeated No. 13 Oklahoma State 8–1. Nebraska jumped to a 5–0 lead in the first inning, added four runs in the third, and held the Cowgirls scoreless after the sixth. Pitcher Jordy Frahm worked all seven innings, allowing five hits, two walks and striking out seven.
Background & Context
Nebraska entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 4 seed, averaging seven runs per game. A weather postponement moved the opener to Friday, but the Huskers seized the moment in the first Lincoln Super Regional, echoing a 2025 opening win.
Key Figures & Groups
Catcher Jesse Farrell delivered a home run and five RBIs. Hannah Camenzind opened with a leadoff single, and Ava Kuszak added a double. Jordy Frahm pitched a complete game; Makala Smith provided two relief innings. Nebraska is coached by Rhonda Revelle, while Oklahoma State is led by Kenny Gajewski, with Preslee Downing entering in the sixth.
Game Data & Statistics
Nebraska team tallied 12 hits and zero errors; Oklahoma State recorded five hits and three errors. The final score was 8–1. Frahm’s line: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K. OSU’s only run came on a sixth-inning sacrifice fly.
Official Statements & Responses
Revelle praised the execution, noting that pitching and defense win championships and that aggressive batting creates breathing room. Gajewski acknowledged Frahm’s struggles, yet expressed confidence she will rebound.
Criticism & Opposition
Gajewski criticized Frahm’s flat pitches and highlighted the Cowgirls’ three errors—a misplayed grounder and two throwing miscues—that disrupted Oklahoma State’s rhythm. Frahm reported heightened pressure in later innings.
What’s Next
Nebraska and Oklahoma State will meet on Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN. The winner advances to the Women’s College World Series.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She just wasn’t very good for her today, and they made her pay,” — Kenny Gajewski, Oklahoma State head coach
- “That’s just what good teams do this time of year. So I have a feeling she’ll come back out, and she’ll throw well again when she gets her opportunity to dig in. She’s pretty tough, pretty resilient kid. I’m looking forward to watching that.” — Kenny Gajewski, Oklahoma State head coach
- “You get to this point in the season, and the cliche of pitching and defense really do win championships,” — Rhonda Revelle, Nebraska head coach
- “Then when your offense can create some distance and some separation, it just allows you to breathe a little.” — Rhonda Revelle, Nebraska head coach
