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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Easton Carmichael homers twice, Oklahoma rolls past Huskers 17-1 to reach regional final
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Easton Carmichael homered twice and drove in four runs, Oklahoma matched its season high with 18 hits and Cade Crossland scattered five hits over seven innings as the Sooners advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final with a 17-1 rout of Nebraska on Sunday. The Sooners (37-21) will play No. 5 national seed North Carolina on Sunday night and would have to win that game and beat the Tar Heels again Monday to reach super regionals for the first time since 2022. The Cornhuskers (33-29) went 1-2 in their second straight regional appearance. Advertisement Oklahoma converted two hits and three errors into a 3-0 lead in the first. Carmichael went deep to left in a six-run third inning, and his three-run homer to right center highlighted a five-run sixth and made it 15-0. Sam Christiansen had two of the Sooners' five doubles. Crossland (5-5) struck out nine in his longest outing of the season. He held the Huskers scoreless until Dylan Carey's infield single drove in an unearned run. Michael Catalano gave up one hit and a walk the rest of the way. Nebraska starter Will Walsh (4-8) gave up seven runs, five earned, in two innings. ___ AP sports:
Associated Press
2 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Easton Carmichael homers twice, Oklahoma rolls past Huskers 17-1 to reach regional final
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Easton Carmichael homered twice and drove in four runs, Oklahoma matched its season high with 18 hits and Cade Crossland scattered five hits over seven innings as the Sooners advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final with a 17-1 rout of Nebraska on Sunday. The Sooners (37-21) will play No. 5 national seed North Carolina on Sunday night and would have to win that game and beat the Tar Heels again Monday to reach super regionals for the first time since 2022. The Cornhuskers (33-29) went 1-2 in their second straight regional appearance. Oklahoma converted two hits and three errors into a 3-0 lead in the first. Carmichael went deep to left in a six-run third inning, and his three-run homer to right center highlighted a five-run sixth and made it 15-0. Sam Christiansen had two of the Sooners' five doubles. Crossland (5-5) struck out nine in his longest outing of the season. He held the Huskers scoreless until Dylan Carey's infield single drove in an unearned run. Michael Catalano gave up one hit and a walk the rest of the way. Nebraska starter Will Walsh (4-8) gave up seven runs, five earned, in two innings. ___ AP sports:
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Nebraska winning back-to-back Big Ten Tournament championships
Social media reacts to Nebraska winning back-to-back Big Ten Tournament championships The Nebraska Cornhuskers won back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles after defeating the UCLA Bruins 5-0 on Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Cornhuskers scored five runs on eight hits while the Bruins only mustered four hits on the day. This was the fifth time Nebraska played for the Big Ten Tournament championship, and with the victory, the Huskers now hold a 2-3 record in the title game. The championship was the sixth overall conference tournament championship in program history. The Huskers won the first four championships when they were members of the Big 12. The Huskers are the first eight-seed in Big Ten history to win a conference tournament title. With the victory, the Huskers have now secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Baseball Championship Selection Show will air on Sunday, May 26, at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. Find social media reactions to Nebraska's victory by scrolling below. Back-to-back First team since Indiana Champs The ending The call Nine straight Start to finish The Huskers go back-to-back Storm the field Sharpie Thank You! Sea of red Three trophies in five years The Huskers in the CWS Family They've done it Impressive Momentum AQ Never fold Speechless Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year Ashlyn Koupal lists Nebraska in commitment pool
South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year Ashlyn Koupal lists Nebraska in commitment pool The Nebraska Cornhuskers found themselves in the final five for one of the top 2026 recruits in women's basketball. South Dakota's Ashlyn Koupal revealed that she narrowed her commitment search to Nebraska along with Michigan State, TCU, Duke and Kansas, per 247Sports' Dushawn London. The five-star power forward is the No. 1 prospect in South Dakota and the 5th-best power forward in the nation for her recruiting class, per 247Sports' Composite rankings. She also received the 2024-2025 South Dakota Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year award following a stellar junior season. The Wagner, South Dakota native led Wagner High School to the Class A state tournament quarterfinals, averaging 22.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists through 22 games. Koupal is a two-time All-State selection and stands at 6 feet, 3 inches. Her dual-threat ability allows her to strike from inside the paint and beyond the arc. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Defensive back and Florida decommit Devin Jackson set for official visit to Nebraska
Defensive back and Florida decommit Devin Jackson set for official visit to Nebraska The Nebraska Cornhuskers are scheduled to welcome in a four-star defensive back for an official visit in June. Safety Devin Jackson listed the Huskers on his official visits, alongside LSU, Miami and Oregon. Jackson initially committed to Florida in July 2024 but decommitted in mid-April, becoming the second defensive back in the 2026 class to do so after position coach Will Harris left Florida to join Miami. Jackson is listed as the No. 14-ranked safety and the No. 19-ranked prospect in the state of Florida according to the On3 recruiting ratings. He holds 45 offers with schools such as Miami, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State and LSU. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior visited Nebraska back in February after putting together a strong 2024 season with First Academy. Across 10 games, Jackson racked up 80 total tackles, seven pass break-ups, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one tackle-for-loss. Jackson is scheduled to visit Lincoln on June 20. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
