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Nebraska softball sets viewership records at Women’s College World Series

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Nebraska softball sets viewership records at Women’s College World Series
Summary

Nebraska's softball season concluded with a 3-1 loss to Texas in the NCAA Women’s College World Series on Sunday. The Huskers achieved multiple records during the tournament, including setting the most-watched opening Thursday game with an average of 1.4 million viewers. Their opening-day match against Arkansas peaked at 1.6 million viewers and marked a 63% increase year-over-year. Additionally, Nebraska broke attendance records, with 12,605 fans at their first game and 12,679 at their game against Alabama. The team finished with a 52-8 record, tying the program record for wins in a single season and securing a tie for fifth place at the WCWS, the best finish since 2002.

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  • •Nebraska lost 3-1 to Texas in the WCWS on June 1.
  • •They averaged 1.4 million viewers against Arkansas, peaking at 1.6 million.
  • •The opening Thursday game was the most-watched in WCWS history.
  • •Attendance records were set with 12,605 and 12,679 fans at respective games.
  • •Nebraska finished the season 52-8, tying a program record for wins.
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Nebraska's season ended on Sunday in the Women’s College World Series. The Huskers set multiple records, including TV viewership records.

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