For the eighth time in program history, the University of Alabama softball team will advance to the Women’s College World Series semifinals after defeating Nebraska, 5-1, on Saturday evening at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
“It was just an honor to be in front of the largest crowd for this session. Attendance has been incredible. Thanks to all the fans who buy a ticket to watch us. What a great game,” said Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy.
The Crimson Tide jumped on Nebraska (52-7) in the bottom of the first inning with a three-run home run from Marlie Giles. Jena Young also collected her second multi-hit game of the WCWS, going 2-for-2 from the plate with an RBI single.
Tide pitcher Jocelyn Briski (25-3) held the Huskers to just one hit in the complete-game effort with six strikeouts and no walks.
“[Jocelyn] Briski was incredible. A one-hitter with six Ks and no walks. We didn’t give them any momentum. They had a solo home run but we came back and scored. Marlie [Giles] had a huge hit. If you’re familiar with Alabama, our slogan is ‘Where Legends Are Made’ and she solidified that tonight – both of them,” Murphy added.
The Crimson Tide will face either Texas Tech or UCLA on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. CT. TG
