Nebraska and Oklahoma Clash in NCAA Chapel Hill Regional
Nebraska Cornhuskers (32-27) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (35-20)
Location: Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
Date/Time: May 30 @ 4 PM CDT
Streaming: ESPN+ | Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers App
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to make their 19th appearance in the NCAA regional tournament and their first consecutive appearance since 2016-2017. They will face off against the Oklahoma Sooners, a familiar rival and fellow SEC member, in what promises to be an intense matchup. The coaching staff features Nebraska’s Will Bolt, in his sixth season, leading from a record of 169-124-1, while Skip Johnson has guided Oklahoma for eight seasons with a 264-173 record.
For this pivotal match, Nebraska will start left-handed pitcher Jackson Brockett (4-3, 3.41 ERA), whose performance has been stellar over the past six weeks. Meanwhile, Oklahoma will send out RHP Malachi Witherspoon (3-8, 5.53 ERA), who will be stepping in to pitch instead of their ace. This strategic decision could play a crucial role in the balance of the game.
Historically, Oklahoma has the upper hand against Nebraska, leading the all-time series 147-102-2. The two teams’ rivalry dates back many years, highlighted by a close 7-6 walk-off victory by Oklahoma in their meeting at Globe Life Field earlier this season.
As the Cornhuskers gear up for this exciting encounter, fans are eager to see if Nebraska can leverage recent performance trends and strategic pitching decisions to secure a victory over their longtime rivals. With live coverage available on ESPN+ and through the Huskers Radio Network, excitement is building for an unforgettable matchup in Chapel Hill.
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