
Nebraska Cornhusker Abbie Squier (8) and Dakota Carter (55) bump gloves warming up for Minnesota other during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker utility Malia Thoms (4) throws the ball warming up for Minnesota during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Rhode Revelle works with Bella Bacon (3) and Mckinley Malecha(00) warming up for Minnesota during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker starting pitcher Jordyn Bahl (98) warming up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

The National Anthem is performed before the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker starting pitcher Jordyn Bahl (98) gives the little that sang the National Anthem a hug before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Opening pitch throw out to Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Bredwell (24) before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Lauren Camenzind (2) jumps preparing for a hit against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Rhonda Revelle gives a signal to catcher Ava Bredwell against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) makes a catch for an out against Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Bredwell (24) takes off her helmet as she runs to the dugout against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) talks to coach Diane Miller before her at bat against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Lauren Camenzind (2) singles in the first inning against Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Hannah Camenzind (9) scores in the first inning against Minnesota Golden Gopher catcher Taylor Krapf (13) during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Olivia DiNardo (1) scores on an error against Minnesota Golden Gopher Taylor Krapf (13) in the first inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle brakes up to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Samantha Bland (29) throws to first for an out against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Bella Bacon (3) at bat against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Minnesota Golden Gopher Natalie Susa (5) throws a pitch against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker fan watching the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Olivia DiNardo (1) singles in the third inning against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Olivia DiNardo (1) singles in the third against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Kacie Hoffmann (14) hits a three run home run against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the third inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Katelyn Caneda (66) scores on the Kacie Hoffmann home run in against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the third innning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Kacie Hoffmann (14) scores after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the third inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) and Samantha Bland celebrates the last out of the fifth inning against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jordyn Bahl (98) throws to first for an out against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fifth inning during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Samantha Bland (29) throws to first for an out against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Hannah Camenzind (9) hits a double in the sixith inning against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Kuszak (7) advances to third base in the in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Olivia DiNardo (1) singles in the sixth inning scoring Ava Kuszak to win the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Kuszak (7) scores in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Kuszak (7) and Olivia DiNardo (1) celebrates the win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Ava Kuszak (7) and Olivia DiNardo (1) celebrates the win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers during a college softball game Friday, March 21, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.