Nebraska softball pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named a top three finalist for the USA Softball/ESPN Collegiate Player of the Year, the organization announced on Monday.

The UConn softball team ran into a tough first opponent in the NCAA tournament, losing to Nebraska. The Huskies face elimination Saturday.

Liberty softball beat the overall No.1 seeded Texas A&M to advance to Super Regional play for the first time in program history.

The Baton Rouge Regional took a twist Friday night when host LSU lost to Southeastern Louisiana on its home field.

Liberty shocked the college softball world Sunday night, defeating the No.1 overall seed Texas A&M 6-5 in the NCAA Regionals.