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Nebraska Faces First-Timer Arkansas in WCWS Opener Amid Rain Threat

5/28/2026

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Nebraska Opens WCWS

Nebraska will open the WCWS against Arkansas on Thursday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City’s Devon Park.
Nebraska is the No. 4 seed, 51-6 record, and on a 26-game streak.
Arkansas is the No. 5 seed, 47-11 record, and making its first WCWS appearance.
Coach Rhonda Revelle and Coach Courtney Deifel say teams will stay focused despite louder crowds and target title.
Forecasts call for rain Thursday evening that could delay the game.

Summary

Nebraska Enters WCWS

Oklahoma misses the WCWS for the first time since 2015, ending a nine-year run with six titles.
Defending champion Texas enters as the No. 2 seed after its 2025 title.
Alabama, the No. 1 seed, returns for its first WCWS since 2021, seeking a second title after 2012.
All-American pitcher Jordy Frahm, formerly Jordy Bahl, transferred from Oklahoma to lead Nebraska's first WCWS berth since 2013.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the UCLA Bruins softball team, coached by Sharron Backus, captured their seventh NCAA Women’s College World Series title, finishing the season 50–6. The win added to six NCAA championships earned since 1982 and reflected the expansion of women’s collegiate athletics after Title IX. The championship was later vacated because of NCAA scholarship violations.

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Nebraska Opens WCWS

Nebraska will open the WCWS against Arkansas on Thursday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City’s Devon Park.
Nebraska is the No. 4 seed, 51-6 record, and on a 26-game streak.
Arkansas is the No. 5 seed, 47-11 record, and making its first WCWS appearance.
Coach Rhonda Revelle and Coach Courtney Deifel say teams will stay focused despite louder crowds and target title.
Forecasts call for rain Thursday evening that could delay the game.

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