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Arkansas Falls to Nebraska in Extra-Innings WCWS Opener

PUBLISHED May 29, 2026, 3:01 AM ET

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Oklahoma City — No. 5 Arkansas lost to No. 4 Nebraska, 5-3, in 10 innings Thursday at Devon Park during the Women's College World Series opener when Ava Kuszak hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th; earlier scoring included Kailey Wyckoff's two-run home run and Ella McDowell's eighth-inning RBI single. The walk-off capped a late Nebraska comeback after Hannah Coor tied the game with a solo home run in the eighth; attendance was reported at 12,605. Arkansas falls to 47-12 and is scheduled to play UCLA in an elimination game Friday at 8:30 p.m., and coach Courtney Deifel cited a late pitch-calling sequence as a key moment.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Arkansas opened scoring with Kailey Wyckoff's two-run homer in the second inning.
Nebraska tied the game in the fourth inning via RBI single and fielder's choice.
Ella McDowell gave Arkansas the lead with an RBI single in the top of the eighth.
Hannah Coor hit a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth to tie the game.
Ava Kuszak hit a two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th to win 5-3.

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Who Benefited

Nebraska and right fielder Ava Kuszak benefited most from the game outcome, securing an extra-innings victory, advancing in the Women's College World Series, and gaining momentum and national exposure from a walk-off two-run home run.

Who Impacted

The Arkansas program, its players, and supporters suffered immediate tournament jeopardy and emotional loss after the extra-inning defeat, leaving the Razorbacks facing an elimination game and scrutiny over late-game pitch-calling decisions.

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