Nebraska Wins Game 1 Over Tennessee in Knoxville Super Regional

Nebraska softball defeated No. 7 seed Tennessee 5-2 in Game 1 of the Knoxville Super Regional, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. Jordy Bahl pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts, and contributed offensively by scoring two runs and hitting a lead-off single. Nebraska's offense was sparked by a home run from Hannah Camenzind and key hits from Samantha Bland, who hit a double that scored Bahl. Tennessee's pitcher Karlyn Pickens, named SEC Pitcher of the Year, gave up five runs and two errors in 3 2/3 innings before being replaced. Despite Tennessee outhitting Nebraska 7-4, costly errors and Nebraska's timely scoring in the third and fourth innings proved decisive. The teams will play Game 2 on Saturday with Nebraska aiming to clinch a spot in the Women's College World Series.