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Weather Puts a Pause on the First Game of Lincoln Super Regional
The NCAA suspended play after lightning and rain forced a second delay, and the game is expected to resume Friday with Nebraska batting in the first.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Lincoln Super Regional opener between Nebraska and Oklahoma State was suspended due to severe weather at Bowlin Stadium, with NCAA officials postponing the matchup until Friday, May 22, 2026.
Nebraska pitcher Jordy Frahm and Oklahoma State pitcher Ruby Meylan had just begun their anticipated pitching duel when the suspension occurred in the bottom of the first inning with one out and a runner on first.
NCAA safety protocols mandate a 30-minute delay whenever lightning is detected within a 6-mile radius, and officials reset the clock repeatedly Thursday night as multiple storms moved through the area.
The best-of-three series will resume Friday, May 22, 2026, with Game 2 scheduled for Saturday and a potential Game 3 set for Sunday if necessary to determine the Women's College World Series qualifier.
Both the Cowgirls and Cornhuskers seek a Women's College World Series berth, with Oklahoma State aiming to return after a one-year absence and Nebraska hosting its first-ever Super Regional.