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How to Watch Nebraska Softball vs Southern Miss, Bethune-Cookman: Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

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February 7, 2025

How to Watch Nebraska Softball vs Southern Miss, Bethune-Cookman: Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

Nebraska softball started the 2025 season with a bang beating No. 6 Tennessee 7-1 at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday night.

Junior Jordy Bahl not only returned from a season-ending ACL injury in 2024, but pitched a gem and hit her first-career collegiate home run.

Bahl scattered five hits in the circle while striking out seven across seven innings. At the plate, she was 1-for-3 with the homer and two runs batted in.

Sophomore third baseman Samantha Bland went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, while Tennessee’s starter, Karlyn Pickens, struck out 11 but ran into trouble in the fifth and was replaced in the sixth.

Jordy Bahl was key on both sides of the ball for Nebraska in the Huskers’ season-opening win over Tennessee, with a 2-run home run and a complete game win in the circle to her credit. pic.twitter.com/Fg7mtQiC3X
— Justin McLeod (@justfactsmaam) February 7, 2025

The Huskers play two on Friday against Southern Miss and Bethune-Cookman, here is everything you need to know before the first pitch.

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Nebraska head coach Rhonda REVELLE after her team’s season-opening win over Tennessee at the NFCA Leadoff Classic. pic.twitter.com/jND8nYh3xy
— Justin McLeod (@justfactsmaam) February 7, 2025

Southern Miss Scout

The Golden Eagles’ roster is an even mix of experience and fresh talent, with 15 returners and 15 newcomers, including nine first-year players — the most for the program since 2014.

Southern Miss finished last season 22-29 (10-14 Sun Belt) and secured a spot in the conference tournament for the second straight year, marking the program’s first back-to-back appearances since 2012-2013.

Head Coach: Natalie Poole

Poole enters her third season as head coach of Southern Miss Softball, leading the Golden Eagles to consecutive conference tournament appearances for the first time since 2012-2013.

In 2024, she guided the team to its first home conference series win in the Sun Belt, its first conference series sweep, and a victory over No. 24 Texas State — the program’s first win against a ranked opponent since 2022.

Before joining Southern Miss, Poole spent 11 seasons as Memphis’ head coach, becoming the second head coach in that program’s history.

Prior to her tenure at Memphis, Poole spent time coaching at her alma mater McNeese State and Georgia Southern.

2024 Record: 22-29, 10-14 Sun Belt

All-Time Series: Nebraska won the only meeting between the two in 2003 by a score of 5-0.

Key Departures: Hannah Borden, C

Two Golden Eagles received all-conference recognition last season, with returner Jana Lee earning Second Team All-Sun Belt honors and former graduate catcher Hannah Borden securing First Team All-Sun Belt and Third Team NFCA South Region accolades. Together, they totaled 100 hits, racking up 24 doubles, 23 home runs, and 77 RBIs.

Lee aims to build on a strong 2024 season, where she tallied a career-high 39 hits — third most on the team — while batting .320 with a .566 slugging percentage over 40 games. Her 15 home runs ranked fourth in the Sun Belt, and she also made an impact in the circle, appearing in 26 games and leading the pitching staff with nine wins and 40 strikeouts across 95 innings, including six conference victories.

Bethune-Cookman Scout

Bethune-Cookman finished the 2024 season with a 20-32 overall record but found success in SWAC play, posting a 16-8 conference mark. The Wildcats’ season came to an end in the SWAC Tournament with a 4-1 loss to Alabama State.

Head Coach: Laura Watten

Laura Watten, the winningest coach in Bethune-Cookman Athletics history, enters her 17th season at the helm of the Wildcats’ softball program. A three-time Coach of the Year across multiple conferences, she has guided numerous players to Player of the Year honors throughout her career.

In 2022, Watten led Bethune-Cookman to its first-ever SWAC Eastern Division title during the program’s debut season in the conference, following more than 30 years in the MEAC.

Heading into the 2024 season, she holds a 32-16 record in SWAC play and an all-time head coaching record of 785-706, including a 494-443 mark with the Wildcats. She is just six wins away from reaching 500 victories with Bethune-Cookman.

2024 Record: 20-32, 16-8 SWAC

All-Time Series: Nebraska leads the series 1-0.

Key Returners: Haylne Gonzalez, P/INF, Sr. | Jessica Alaan, INF/UT, So. | Thais Uyema, C/INF, Gr. | Briana Velazquez INF/ UT, R-Sr.

Key Additions: Emma Bradley-Tse, OF, Jr. | Molly Blackwood, INF, Fr.

Key Departures: Ciera Clark, 1B

Senior pitcher Halyne Gonzalez earned a spot on the SWAC Preseason First Team, while Jessica Alaan, Thais Uyema, and Briana Velazquez were named to the Preseason All-SWAC Second Team. Bethune-Cookman adds five newcomers to the 2025 roster, including four freshmen and one junior transfer.

The Wildcats return eight starters from last season’s lineup, along with seven additional letter-winners from a squad that finished third in the SWAC East. Velazquez, last year’s starting shortstop, posted a .325 batting average and hit one of the team’s three home runs. Kendall Macauley accounted for another, while Alaan led the team with 27 RBIs, finishing with 43 hits and a .287 batting average.

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Nebraska Game and Parks 250-mile challenge offers prizes for getting outdoors

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9 hours ago

May 22, 2026

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Nebraska Game and Parks 250-mile challenge offers prizes for getting outdoors

Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.

The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.

Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.

“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.

Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.

“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.

He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.

“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.

When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.

“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.

Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.

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OSU Softball: Cowgirls’ Super Regional Opener Against Nebraska Postponed for Weather

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May 22, 2026

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OSU Softball: Cowgirls’ Super Regional Opener Against Nebraska Postponed for Weather

We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.

A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.

The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Nebraska lands Georgia OL KD Jones for 2027 class

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May 21, 2026

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Nebraska lands Georgia OL KD Jones for 2027 class

The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.

Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.

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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.

“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”

Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.

“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”

Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.

He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.

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