Heavy rain halted Thursday night's NCAA softball super regionals action between Nebraska and Oklahoma State in the first inning.
Now, coach Kenny Gajewski and the No. 13 seed Cowgirls look to restart their postseason push on Friday afternoon. The squad faces the No. 4 seed Cornhuskers in the opening match of the best-of-three series in Lincoln.
Nearby lightning strikes forced officials to suspend play during the bottom of the first inning with the score tied at 0-0. Nebraska’s Hannah Coor had just hit into a fielder's choice, leaving a runner on first base with two outs before weather became a deciding factor.
Initially, tournament officials planned a late-night restart, but persistent storms forced a full postponement.
Because of the delay, the teams will restart Game 1 on Friday at 5 PM ET at Bowlin Stadium. Fans can watch the live NCAA softball broadcast on ESPN2.
NCAA Softball Super Regionals Shift Slate After Nebraska Delay
As a result of the shift, officials altered the rest of the NCAA softball super regionals weekend schedule.
The revised Nebraska vs Oklahoma State softball slate includes:
- Game 1: Friday, May 22rd at 5 PM ET (ESPN2)
- Game 2: Saturday, May 23rd at 5 PM ET (ESPN)
- Game 3 (If necessary): Sunday, May 24th (TBD)
Both programs entered the postseason with strong records. Oklahoma State holds a 41-15 sheet, while Nebraska stands at 49-6 in 2026. The winner of the series will advance to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
