A few days before the Nebraska softball team took on Arkansas in the Huskers’ Women’s College World Series opener, Ava Kuszak told the collected media that her team wasn’t changing who they are or what they do. That proved true on Thursday night, as Kuszak, Jordy Frahm, and the rest of their squad showed they are still who they are and continue doing what got them to Oklahoma City.
On their way to their first WCWs win since 2002, Frahm once again showed one of the big reasons why this team is different. She took to the circle, and while she didn’t dominate the Razorbacks, she once again showed why she’s one of the best players in the sport. Kuszak and the rest of the Huskers showed why they’re underrated but dangerous.
After being tied 2-2 for three innings, both Arkansas and Nebraska scored in the eighth. Ella McDowell picked up an RBI single to left in the top. Hannah Coor launched a solo homer to center to tie it up 3-3.
Frahm started the game struggling a bit. She gave up three hits and two runs in the first two innings. But the College Softball Player of the Year settled in. She allowed eight hits, three runs, and struck out nine Razorbacks as she pitched the entire 10-inning game.
NEBRASKA WALKS IT OFF IN THE 10TH INNING AT THE WCWS 🔥
— ESPN (@espn) May 29, 2026
It's the Huskers' first WCWS win since 2002! pic.twitter.com/BnawBHqJMh
Jordy Frahm and Ava Kuszak keep Nebraska softball’s WCWS dream rolling
After those early struggles, Frahm managed to hold on and pitch deep into the night as her team battled back over and over. There were times in the game when NU could have taken command before the 10th inning, but as it turns out, the Razorbacks were no slouches, even if Thursday night was the first time they ever played in the WCWS.
Nebraska’s shortstop finally ended the game with a two-RBI home run to deep center field. As she first ran around the bases, and then the senior stomped on home plate for a 5-3 victory after bashing her 15th homer of the season, inarguably her biggest of the campaign.
Now, Frahm and the rest of the Huskers will need to find a way to pull off another big win. On Saturday, May 30, at 6 pm, they’ll face off against Alabama, which knocked off UCLA. The Crimson Tide is the No. 1 seed in Oklahoma City, making them the biggest challenge NU has faced all season.
The good news here is that while Frahm’s arm was likely about out of bullets, she’ll have some time to rest, recover, and get ready to make another pitch for her face to go on the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ Mount Rushmore. Meanwhile, head coach Rhonda Revelle’s squad keeps looking like a team of destiny, notching its 27th straight win of the 2026 season.
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