Just: Nebraska softball's dynamic pitching duo delivers in regional nailbiters Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LINCOLN — Hannah Camenzind knew what she wanted.kAm(96? D96 DE6AA65 :?E@ E96 32EE6C’D 3@I :? E96 7:CDE :??:?8[ D96 9@A65 vC2?5 r2?J@?’D ~2<=6J ':4<6CD H@F=5 E9C@H :?D:56]k^AmkAm~? 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Just: Fueled by 'genuine love,' Jordy Frahm embraced the stakes — and pitched a gem Jordy Frahm has pitched four no-hitters and two perfect games, writes Amie Just, but her 16-strikeout shutout of Grand Canyon might be the gem… Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset Nebraska missed a big chance in the fourth inning, but didn't let worry creep in, writes Amie Just, or South Dakota pull a major upset. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video NFL 2026 Game Highlights & Schedule Releases; Legal Sports Report Is the NFL Getting Too Greedy With Its Current Scheduling? Is the NFL Getting Too Greedy With Its Current Scheduling? 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Just: With Big Ten tourney title, Nebraska softball makes case for NCAA's No. 1 seed With the 7-2 win over UCLA, Amie Just writes, Nebraska softball solidified itself as a candidate for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Just: Fueled by 'genuine love,' Jordy Frahm embraced the stakes — and pitched a gem Jordy Frahm has pitched four no-hitters and two perfect games, writes Amie Just, but her 16-strikeout shutout of Grand Canyon might be the gem…
Just: Nebraska softball kept worry at bay — and pesky Coyotes from pulling upset Nebraska missed a big chance in the fourth inning, but didn't let worry creep in, writes Amie Just, or South Dakota pull a major upset.
