Weather Interrupts Nebraska Softball’s Historic Home Super Regional
Thursday night was supposed to be a milestone for Nebraska softball, but Mother Nature had other plans. The highly anticipated first home super regional against Oklahoma State faced an unexpected delay, with a lightning strike halting the game in its initial inning.
As fans took shelter in their cars, Bowlin Stadium’s speakers played a medley of rain-themed songs, including hits like “Purple Rain” and “Umbrella.” Despite the musical interlude, the weather remained uncooperative for nearly two hours, causing the schedule for the best-of-three series to be uncertain.
After a brief return to the field, persistent rain forced further delays. The series opener, which paused in the bottom of the first with Nebraska having a runner on first and one out, is set to resume at 4 p.m. Central on Friday. Game two is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m., with a potential game three yet to be determined.
Nebraska Athletics confirmed that only tickets for game one, as well as all-session passes, will be honored for Friday’s continuation.
With a spot at the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City on the line, fans are eager for the weather to cooperate and allow the games to proceed.
Lincoln Super Regional Schedule Update 🚨🗓️
• Game 1 resumes tomorrow at 4:00pm CT
• Game 2 is set for Saturday at 4:00pm CT
• Game 3 (if necessary): TBA
Ticket info 🎟️⤵️
— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) May 22, 2026
