Nebraska’s Jordy Bahl Shines in Super Regional Victory Against Tennessee
In a thrilling Super Regional opener, Nebraska’s Jordy Bahl showcased her exceptional talent, leading the Huskers to a commanding 5-3 victory over No. 7 seed Tennessee in Knoxville. Bahl, a standout performer throughout the NCAA Tournament, wasted no time making her impact felt, starting the game with a sharp single in the first inning. Following her stolen base, Olivia DiNardo capitalized with a single that drove in Bahl, marking the game’s first run.
Bahl continued her strong performance with a walk in the third inning, scoring on Samantha Bland’s RBI double, pushing Nebraska to a 2-1 lead. In the fourth, a pivotal moment occurred when Bahl’s pop-up was misplayed by Tennessee, allowing two additional runs to cross the plate as communication faltered between left fielder Saviya Morgan and shortstop Laura Mealer. This miscue heightened Nebraska’s lead to 5-1, a gap that proved insurmountable for the Vols.
Despite a late rally attempt, Tennessee could only manage a single run in the fifth and fell short in the seventh as Bahl ended the game with a decisive strikeout. The Vols struggled to generate offensive momentum against Bahl, who effectively managed seven innings, allowing just two earned runs while pitching with precision—she recorded six strikeouts and did not walk a batter.
With this win, Nebraska inches closer to its first Women’s College World Series appearance since 2013, while Tennessee faces a crucial do-or-die scenario in Game 2 slated for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. As Nebraska celebrates an impressive victory, all eyes will be on Bahl as she aims to lead her team to glory.
— Paul Harvey, Atlanta Correspondent covering SEC football
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
