No. 8 Nebraska softball falls to No. 13 Oklahoma State in 11 innings

Rosie Davis hits walk-off homer to give Cowgirls 2-1 victory over Huskers

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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No. 8 Nebraska softball (11-5) and No. 13 Oklahoma State (12-4) went 11 innings in a close matchup, with the Cowgirls coming out on top 2-1 after Rosie Davis hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning. Nebraska's Jordy Frahm pitched 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run, while Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan went the distance with 135 pitches, allowing 1 run over 10 innings.

Why it matters

This was a highly anticipated matchup between two top-15 softball programs, with Nebraska looking to bounce back after the tough extra-inning loss. The game featured strong pitching performances and dramatic moments, showcasing the competitiveness of these two teams as they vie for postseason positioning.

The details

Nebraska took a 1-0 lead in the 5th inning on an RBI single by Lauren Camenzind, but Oklahoma State tied it up in the 7th on a single by Audrey Schneidmiller. The game went to extra innings, where Rosie Davis ended it with a walk-off homer in the 11th to give the Cowgirls the victory.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026.
  • Nebraska and Oklahoma State will meet again on February 28 and March 1.

The players

Jordy Frahm

Nebraska's right-handed pitcher who went 7 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 9.

Ruby Meylan

Oklahoma State's right-handed pitcher who went 10 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 9.

Rosie Davis

Oklahoma State's outfielder who hit the game-winning walk-off home run in the 11th inning.

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What they’re saying

“Both teams struggled to get much going through four innings. But once the Huskers scored in the fifth, the action cranked up.”

— Anthony Rubek, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Nebraska and Oklahoma State will meet again on February 28 and March 1, with the Huskers also playing a doubleheader against South Dakota State and Tulsa on February 27.

The takeaway

This extra-inning thriller showcased the high level of competition between these two top-15 softball programs, with both teams displaying strong pitching and clutch hitting. The Cowgirls' walk-off victory highlighted their resilience and ability to come through in the biggest moments.