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Knoxville Super Regional Schedule Revealed; Nebraska, Tennessee Open Play Friday

The Huskers and Volunteers begin their three-game series Friday with the winner advancing to the Women's College World Series.

Kaleb Henry

Samantha Bland (left), Jordy Bahl (middle) and Ava Bredwell (24) celebrate Bredwell's diving catch in the infield.
Samantha Bland (left), Jordy Bahl (middle) and Ava Bredwell (24) celebrate Bredwell's diving catch in the infield. / Amarillo Mullen

Nebraska softball is two wins away from returning to the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2013.

After running through the Baton Rouge Regional with a trio of run-rule victory, the Huskers are off to the Knoxville Super Regional. There, they'll face No. 7 national seed Tennessee in a best-of-three series, with the winner advancing to Oklahoma City.

Nebraska players celebrate after winning the Baton Rouge Regional.
Nebraska players celebrate after winning the Baton Rouge Regional. / Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska (42-13) and Tennessee (43-14) will open play Friday at 6 p.m. CDT on ESPN2. Game 2 is slated for 4 p.m. CDT on Saturday on ESPN.

If a Game 3 is necessary, the time and telvision designation are to be determined.

Nebraska's run through the Baton Rouge Regional was historic. The Huskers won 10-2, 14-1, and 8-0, without ever having to face host and No. 10 national seed LSU. NU outscored the rest of the regional 32-28 and was not involved in three of the games.

Jordy Bahl rounds the bases after a home run against UConn in the first round of the Baton Rouge Regional.
Jordy Bahl rounds the bases after a home run against UConn in the first round of the Baton Rouge Regional. / Nebraska Athletics

Big Ten Player and Pitcher of the Year Jordy Bahl was magnificent throughout the weekend. Bahl went 5-for-5 at the plate, launching four home runs and taking seven walks. She's up to 23 home runs on the season, a program record.

In the circle, Bahl allowed just just one run and two hits in 12.0 innings with 16 strikeouts. Coach Rhonda Revelle was efficient in Bahl's use over the first two games, pulling her after the third inning with large leads thanks to Nebraska's explosive offense.

Tennessee went undefeated in their regional as well. The Volunteers routed Miami (OH) 17-0 in five innings before holding off Ohio State twice, 4-2 and 5-0.

Nebraska shortstop Ava Kuszak launches a grand slam home run against Southeastern Louisiana in the Baton Rouge Regional.
Nebraska shortstop Ava Kuszak launches a grand slam home run against Southeastern Louisiana in the Baton Rouge Regional. / Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska and Tennessee met in the season-opener on Feb. 6 in Clearwater, Florida. The Huskers were victorious in that, 7-1.

The Women's College World Series is scheduled for May 29 through June 5 or 6 in Oklahoma City. The full list of Super Regionals are below.

Norman Super Regional: No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Alabama

  • May 23 4 p.m. CDT on ESPN2
  • May 24 2 p.m. CDT
  • May 25* TBD

Gainesville Super Regional: No. 3 Florida vs. Georgia

  • May 23 10 a.m. CDT on ESPN2
  • May 24 10 a.m. CDT
  • May 25* TBD

Fayetteville Super Regional: No. 4 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss

  • May 23 7 p.m. CDT ESPNU
  • May 24 8 p.m. CDT
  • May 25* TBD

Tallahassee Super Regional: No. 5 Florida State vs. No. 12 Texas Tech

  • May 22 6 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 23 2 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 24* 6 p.m. CDT

Austin Super Regional: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Clemson

  • May 22 8 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 23 8 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 24* 8 p.m. CDT

Knoxville Super Regional: No. 7 Tennessee vs. Nebraska

  • May 23 6 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 24 4 p.m. CDT ESPN
  • May 25* TBD

Columbia Super Regional: No. 8 South Carolina vs. No. 9 UCLA

  • May 23 12 p.m. CDT ESPN2
  • May 24 12 p.m. CDT
  • May 25* TBD

Eugene Super Regional: No. 10 Oregon vs. Liberty

  • May 23 9 p.m. CDT ESPNU
  • May 24 6 p.m. CDT
  • May 25* TBD

*If necessary

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Kaleb Henry
KALEB HENRY

Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021. Kaleb has won multiple awards for his sports coverage from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kaleb was a Division I athlete on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Track and Field team where he discussed NCAA legislation as SIUE's representative to the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. 

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