Texas A&M Softball Faces Tough Doubleheader Against Nebraska and Loyola Marymount

The No. 13 Aggies look to bounce back after a 3-2 start to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic tournament

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Texas A&M softball team is facing a tough doubleheader on Saturday, taking on No. 8 Nebraska and Loyola Marymount at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic tournament in California. The Aggies opened the tournament with a 2-1 loss to No. 14 Oregon and an 11-5 win over No. 14 Duke, before picking up a 5-2 victory over UC San Diego on Friday. Nebraska's two-way player Jordy Frahm and the Cornhuskers are coming off an upset win over Texas Tech, while Loyola Marymount boasts the 5th best team ERA in the country despite a quiet offense.

Why it matters

This doubleheader represents a major test for the No. 13 Aggies, who are looking to bounce back after a 3-2 start to the tournament. A strong performance against top-ranked opponents like Nebraska and Loyola Marymount could help solidify Texas A&M's position as an NCAA Tournament contender.

The details

The Aggies will face off against Nebraska and Loyola Marymount in a Saturday doubleheader as part of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic tournament in California. Texas A&M opened the tournament with a 2-1 loss to No. 14 Oregon and an 11-5 win over No. 14 Duke, before defeating UC San Diego 5-2 on Friday. Nebraska, ranked No. 8, is led by two-way player Jordy Frahm, who helped the Cornhuskers upset Texas Tech last weekend. Loyola Marymount boasts the 5th best team ERA in the country at 1.38, though their offense has been relatively quiet with only 4 home runs so far.

  • The doubleheader is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Texas A&M went 3-2 at the Shriner's Clearwater Invitational in Florida last weekend before traveling to California for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

The players

Jordy Frahm

A two-way player for Nebraska who is tied for 11th in the country with 39 strikeouts.

Hannah Coor

A Nebraska player who hit the game-winning RBI single to upset Texas Tech last weekend.

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The takeaway

This doubleheader represents a major test for the No. 13 Aggies, who are looking to prove their worth as an NCAA Tournament contender against top-ranked opponents like Nebraska and Loyola Marymount. A strong performance could solidify Texas A&M's position, while a poor showing would raise questions about their ability to compete at the highest level.