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Nebraska, Jordy Bahl Down Baylor 4-1 At 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Nebraska, Jordy Bahl Down Baylor 4-1 At 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Nebraska ace Jordy Bahl shut down Baylor on the first day of the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. Nebraska won 4-1.

Feb 21, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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A second-inning home run by junior Bella Bacon nearly was enough to secure a victory for the No. 15 Nebraska softball team against Baylor at the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. 

The Cornhuskers added a run in the fourth inning and two more in the sixth, however, and the insurance turned out to be important, as the Bears were able to sneak a run onto the scoreboard in their final opportunity.

Nebraska ended up cruising to a 4-1 victory behind the arm of All-American Jordy Bahl, who shut down the Bears’ offense to earn her fourth win of the year. 

Baylor (7-5) entered the contest coming off a win earlier in the day against Nevada, while Nebraska (9-2) will look to use the momentum for its Thursday nightcap against No. 4 UCLA. 

Bahl pitched the entire game Thursday against the Bears, giving up one run on two hits, while striking out nine and walking two. The final-inning run was the result of a throwing error and two wild pitches.

The junior right-hander now is 4-1 on the year, including a season-opening win over No. 5 Tennessee and a no-hitter last week against Northern Colorado.

After transferring from Oklahoma to Nebraska for the 2024 campaign, Bahl made her Huskers debut at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic but suffered a season-ending ACL injury in her first game with the Huskers. 

Offensively, along with Bacon’s home run, junior Olivia DiNardo contributed a 3-for-4 performance with two doubles. She and fellow junior Hannah Camenzind had multiple hits for Nebraska. Camenzind was 2 for 3 with two RBIs.

Baylor’s starting pitcher, senior left-hander Lillie Walker, who helped Duke to the NCAA Women's College World Series last year, also had a solid outing Thursday afternoon, but it wasn’t enough against the recent National Fastpitch Coaches Association National Player of the Week.

Walker (1-2) went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on six hits, while striking out one, walking one and hitting one batter. 

Baylor’s biggest opportunity came in the fifth inning, when a fielding error, a walk and an infield single helped the Bears load the bases with no outs. Bahl came through for Nebraska, however, striking out three consecutive Baylor batters to end the threat.

The Bears now have the rest of the day off and will be back in action against Missouri on Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern.

Nebraska will meet UCLA on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. EST.

The 2025 edition of the Mary Nutter is taking place at the Big League Dreams Complex from Feb. 20-23.

The park includes five fields modeled after some of the most historic venues in Major League Baseball. Among them, Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and New York’s Yankee Stadium.

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic includes 31 teams, headlined by Tennessee, Nebraska and Utah. 

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Final Stats From Nebraska's 4-1 Win Over Baylor At 2025 Mary Nutter Tournament

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Baylor Threatens But Comes Up Short In Final Inning Against Nebraska, Huskers Win 4-1

A throwing error and a wild pitch give Baylor a runner on third base with one out. 

A second wild pitch allows Baylor to put a run on the board. Nebraska leads 4-1.

Bahl ends the game with a strikeout, her ninth of the game. 

Nebraska Retired In Seventh Inning, Baylor Up For Final Chance

The Huskers got a runner into scoring position, but nothing transpired.

Baylor heads up for its final opportunity. 

Nebraska leads 4-0.

Jordy Bahl Makes Light Work Of Baylor Bears In Bottom Of Sixth Inning

The sixth inning was uneventful for Baylor, even with a walk issued by Bahl.

She's able to preserve Nebraska's 4-0 lead.

Baylor will have one more opportunity to make something magical happen.

Nebraska Adds To Lead In Sixth Inning, Huskers Now Up 4-0

Ross walks the first batter she faces, putting Huskers on first and second with one out.

Camenzind delivers again for Nebraska, this time singling up the middle to score Bredwell, who walked to start the inning.

The Huskers now have runners on first and third with one out.

Bacon walks to load the bases.

Pinch runner Kennadi Williams scores on a sac fly.

The inning ends with Nebraska leading 4-0.

Baylor Makes Pitching Change In Sixth Inning

With one out and a runner on first, freshman Sadie Ross comes on to pitch for Baylor. 

She replaces Walker, who went 5 1/3, giving up three runs on six hits, while striking out one, walking one and hitting one batter. 

Baylor Softball Can't Break Through In Fifth Inning Against Nebraska, Jordy Bahl Strikes Out Three

A fielding error, a walk and an infield single helped Baylor load the bases with no outs in the fifth inning. 

On the latter, the ball was hit back to Bahl, who attempted to make a play at third. The throw was not in time.

Bahl ended the threat by striking out three consecutive Bears. Wow!

Nebraska leads 2-0 after five innings.

Watch Bahl In Action Against Baylor Softball

Baylor Adds Second Hit Against Nebraska Softball, But Bears Can't Score

Baylor adds another hit to its tally, but the runner is left on base.

After four innings, Nebraska leads 2-0.

Nebraska Threatens Again In Fourth Inning Against Baylor Softball, Huskers Extend Lead

After another DiNardo hit, pinch runner Natalia Hill is caught trying to steal second base.

The Huskers then put runners on first and third with a single and fielding error, all with one out.

Junior Hannah Camenzind singles to left to score Ava Bredwell from third base.

The Huskers end up with runners on second and third with two outs, but the inning ends with a strikeout. Nebraska now has stranded four runners.

Nebraska leads 2-0 after four and a half innings.

Baylor Turns Double Play To End Top Of Third Inning Against Nebraska

After a single by Bahl, she is eliminated when sophomore Samantha Bland lines out to shortstop. There was nothing Bahl could do to get back to first base.

After Two Full Innings, Nebraska Softball Leads Baylor 1-0

The two powerhouse teams have played two full innings, with one swing being the difference in the game.

Nebraska leads 1-0.

Nebraska Softball Strikes First Against Baylor At Mary Nutter, Huskers Lead 1-0

Junior Bella Bacon blasted a two-out home run to left field to give Nebraska a 1-0 lead against Baylor at the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

Jordie Bahl, Nebraska Shut Down Baylor In Opening Inning

Baylor logs a hit against Bahl, but senior Presleigh Pilon is caught stealing to end the inning.

After one full inning, the score is 0-0.

Starting Lineup For Baylor Against Nebraska Softball

Baylor Gets Out Of First-Inning Jam Against Nebraska

A two-out double from junior Olivia DiNardo helps Bahl advance to third base.

The Huskers have runners on second and third with two outs in the top of the first inning.

Walker gets out of the jam with a pop out.

Nebraska Gets First Baserunner Against Baylor

Superstar pitcher Jordy Bahl is hit by Walker to give Nebraska its first baserunner of the contest. 

Did we already mention Bahl will be in the circle for the Cornhuskers TODAY?

Here's Who Nebraska Will Send Out To Face Baylor Softball

Nebraska And Baylor Underway At 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

No. 15 Nebraska and a just-fallen-out-of-the-top-25 Baylor squad are underway in California.

Nebraska is up first and will face senior left-hander Lillie Walker, who helped Duke to the NCAA Women's College World Series last year.

Baylor was 5-0 in Cathedral City last year.

When Is The Nebraska Vs. Baylor Softball Game?

Nebraska and Baylor will meet at the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California, on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern.

How To Watch The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Watch the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on FloCollege and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and more breaking news will be on both platforms.

FloSoftball will be streaming several other NCAA Division I College Softball tournaments, including the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, Rocket City Softball Showcase, FAU Paradise Classic and the FAU Joan Joyce Classic.

Feb 20, 10:30 PM UTC

2025 Nebraska vs Baylor


First Home Run Of The 2025 Season For Baylor's Shaylon Govan

Senior Shaylon Govan popped her first homer of the year in the Bears' 5-4 win over Nevada on Thursday at the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

Check Out The Home Run Leaders In Division I College Softball Heading Into The Mary Nutter

About Nebraska Softball

Nebraska is 8-2 and ranked No. 15 in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll (up from No. 17) heading into the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. The Cornhuskers are riding a five-game winning streak after a 5-0 performance at the Troy Cox Classic in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 

Last year, Nebraska was 30-23 overall after entering the year very excited about pitcher Jordy Bahl, who transferred in from Oklahoma for the 2024 season. Unfortunately, she suffered a season-ending ACL injury in her first game with the Huskers. 

Bahl is back in action and already making an impact for Nebraska, including being the winning pitcher in her team’s season-opening win over No. 5 Tennessee, along with a no-hitter against Northern Colorado on Feb. 15.

Jordy Bahl Named NFCA National Player Of The Week

Jordy Bahl is back!

About Baylor Softball

A 6-4 start has forced Baylor out of the top 25 this week, but a strong performance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic could turn things around for the Bears.

Baylor heads into the Mary Nutter coming off an 8-0 loss to four-time defending national champion Oklahoma at the Getterman Classic in Waco, Texas, on Sunday.

Last season, the Bears were 36-23 and saw their season end against the University of Florida in the super-regional round of the 2024 NCAA Division I Softball Championship. 

Check Out Some Great Photos Of Baylor Softball In Action

Nebraska Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • 5:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Baylor
  • 10:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. UCLA

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 4 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Duke

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 8:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. San Jose State
  • 11 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Howard

Sunday, Feb. 23

  • 2 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Utah

Baylor Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • 1 p.m. – Baylor vs. Nevada
  • 5:30 p.m. – Baylor vs. Nebraska

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 1 p.m. – Baylor vs. Missouri

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 1 p.m. – Baylor vs. Arkansas
  • 3:30 p.m. – Baylor vs. UCLA

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll - Feb. 18

  1. Texas (25) – Previous Rank: 1
  2. Oklahoma – Previous Rank: 3
  3. Florida – Previous Rank: 2
  4. UCLA – Previous Rank: 4
  5. LSU – Previous Rank: 7
  6. Texas A&M – Previous Rank: 5
  7. Tennessee – Previous Rank: 6
  8. Florida State – Previous Rank: 9
  9. Georgia – Previous Rank: 11
  10. Arkansas – Previous Rank: 13
  11. Arizona – Previous Rank: 15
  12. Texas Tech – Previous Rank: 8
  13. Oklahoma State – Previous Rank: 10
  14. Duke – Previous Rank: 14
  15. Nebraska – Previous Rank: 17
  16. Mississippi State – Previous Rank: 19
  17. Virginia Tech – Previous Rank: 18 
  18. Auburn – Previous Rank: NR
  19. Oregon – Previous Rank: 20
  20. Stanford – Previous Rank: 22
  21. Alabama – Previous Rank: 12
  22. Missouri – Previous Rank: 16
  23. San Diego State – Previous Rank: NR
  24. South Carolina – Previous Rank: NR
  25. Liberty – Previous Rank: NR

Others Receiving Votes: Baylor, Kentucky, Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, Virginia, Ole Miss, UCF

When Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Softball Tournament?

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic will take place Feb. 20-23.

Games begin Thursday and culminate with the final games on Sunday. 

Where Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic?  

The Mary Nutter Classic returns to the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California. The complex has five fields available. 

2025 Mary Nutter Team List

As of Sept. 4, 2024

  • Arkansas
  • Baylor
  • Bethune-Cookman
  • BYU
  • Cal-Berkeley
  • Cal State Fullerton
  • CSUN
  • Duke
  • Fresno State
  • Hawai’i
  • Howard University
  • Long Beach State
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • Northwestern
  • Oregon
  • Oregon State
  • Rutgers
  • Saint Mary’s College
  • San Diego State
  • San Jose State
  • Seattle
  • Tennessee
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UCLA
  • UC Riverside
  • Utah
  • Washington

Complete 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Schedule

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

Wrigley Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Arkansas
  • 3 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Arkansas
  • 5:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Baylor
  • 8 p.m. – Missouri vs. UCLA
  • 10:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. UCLA

Yankee Stadium

  • 1 p.m. – California vs. Oregon
  • 3:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Oregon 
  • 6 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Oregon State
  • 8:30 p.m. – Washington vs. BYU
  • 11 p.m. – Washington vs. UC Riverside

Fenway Park

  • 1 p.m. – Nevada vs. Baylor
  • 3:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Missouri
  • 6 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. Nevada
  • 8:30 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. UC Riverside
  • 11 p.m. – CSUN vs. BYU

Des Moines Field

  • 6 p.m. – California vs. Cal State Fullerton
  • 8:30 p.m. – CSUN vs. Oregon State

Friday, Feb. 21

Wrigley Field

  • 1:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Tennessee
  • 4 p.m. – Duke vs. Nebraska
  • 6:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. UCLA
  • 9 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Loyola Marymount
  • 11:30 p.m. – California vs. Washington

Yankee Stadium

  • 1 p.m. – Missouri vs. Baylor
  • 3:30 p.m. – Missouri vs. Minnesota
  • 6 p.m. – BYU vs. Hawai'i
  • 8:30 p.m. – BYU vs. UC Santa Barbara
  • 11 p.m. – Oregon State vs. UC Santa Barbara

Fenway Park

  • 1:30 p.m. – Oregon vs. Utah
  • 4 p.m. – Oregon vs. San Diego State
  • 6:30 p.m. – Howard vs. Duke
  • 9 p.m. – Northwestern vs. Seattle
  • 11:30 p.m. – Howard vs. San Jose State

Des Moines Field

  • 1 p.m. – Fresno State vs. Minnesota
  • 3:30 p.m. – Fresno State vs. Seattle
  • 6 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Utah
  • 8:30 p.m. – Nevada vs. UC Riverside
  • 11 p.m. – Nevada vs. Hawai'i

Pawtucket Field

  • 1 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Bethune-Cookman
  • 3:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Bethune-Cookman
  • 6 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Saint Mary’s
  • 8:30 p.m. – San Jose State vs. CSUN
  • 11 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. CSUN

Saturday, Feb. 22

Wrigley Field

  • 1 p.m. – Baylor vs. Arkansas
  • 3:30 p.m. – Baylor vs. UCLA
  • 6 p.m. – Arkansas vs. UCLA
  • 8:30 p.m. – San Jose State vs. Nebraska
  • 11 p.m. – Howard vs. Nebraska

Yankee Stadium

  • 12:30 p.m. – Oregon vs. Missouri
  • 3 p.m. – Utah vs. Cal State Fullerton
  • 5:30 p.m. – Utah vs. Northwestern 
  • 8 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. Northwestern
  • 10:30 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. Hawai'i

Fenway Park

  • 12:30 p.m. – BYU vs. Duke
  • 3 p.m. – Minnesota vs. Duke
  • 5:30 p.m. – Minnesota vs. Tennessee
  • 8 p.m. – UC Riverside vs. Rutgers
  • 10:30 p.m. – UC Santa Barbara vs. Washington

Des Moines Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Seattle vs. Long Beach State
  • 3 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Long Beach State
  • 5:30 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Rutgers
  • 8 p.m. – UC Santa Barbara vs. San Diego State
  • 10:30 p.m. – UC Riverside vs. San Diego State

Pawtucket Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. Fresno State
  • 3 p.m. – CSU vs. Nevada
  • 5:30 p.m. – Seattle vs. California
  • 8 p.m. – Loyola Marymount vs. California
  • 10:30 p.m. – Loyola Marymount vs. San Jose State

Sunday, Feb. 23

Wrigley Field

  • Noon – Duke vs. UCLA
  • 2 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Utah
  • 4 p.m. – San Diego State vs. Hawai'i

Yankee Stadium

  • 12:30 p.m. – Washington vs. Fresno State
  • 2:30 p.m. – Hawai'i vs. Loyola Marymount
  • 4:30 p.m. – Howard vs. Loyola Marymount

Fenway Park

  • Noon – Northwestern vs. California
  • 2 p.m. – San Diego State vs. Saint Mary’s

Des Moines Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Minnesota
  • 2:30 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Howard

Pawtucket Field

  • Noon – Seattle vs. Oregon State
  • 2 p.m. – San Jose State vs. UC Santa Barbara

About Big League Dreams Cathedral City

The Big League Dreams Sports Parks are scattered throughout the United States and provide recreational and tournament players of all ages the chance to compete on world-class fields, often built as replicas of famous stadiums from the storied history of Major League Baseball.

Along with the nostalgic fields, the Big League Dreams venues include a restaurant and bar, batting cages, play area for children, stadium seating and space for other sports (hockey, soccer, sand volleyball), events and competitions. 

Big League Dreams Cathedral City was the first of the eight BLD properties to open, doing so in 1998. The park includes five fields. Among them, Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and New York’s Yankee Stadium.

Nebraska Vs. UCLA Softball Replay From 2024 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic


Who Was Mary Nutter?

Mary Nutter was an All-American softball player and a pioneer in the sport. 

She was a coach at Pittsburgh State and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1988 and the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997.

Nutter died in 2012. 

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