Nebraska-Ole Miss game suspended, resumed Sunday afternoon
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Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska and Ole Miss paused their Lincoln Regional matchup Saturday when severe thunderstorms forced officials to suspend the game in the top of the ninth with Ole Miss leading 6-3; play was scheduled to resume the following day, with initial reports listing resumption around late-morning to noon on Sunday.
When play resumed Sunday at around noon CT, Ole Miss completed the 6-3 victory; the result left Nebraska to play No. 3 seed Arizona State in the afternoon elimination game at 2:00 p.m. CT, and the regional final remained scheduled later that evening under the adjusted bracket times.
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Timeline
- 1. Saturday evening: Game suspended in top of ninth with Ole Miss leading 6-3 due to severe thunderstorms.
- 2. Overnight: Officials keep the game suspended and notify teams of potential Sunday resumption.
- 3. Sunday morning/noon: Reports list resumption between 11:30 CT and 12:00 CT; play resumes and concludes with Ole Miss winning 6-3.
- 4. Sunday early afternoon: Nebraska is scheduled to face Arizona State at 2:00 p.m. CT in the bracket.
- 5. Sunday evening: Regional final scheduled for later that day per revised schedule.
Why it matters
If you're a fan of Nebraska or Ole Miss, this weather delay disrupted your weekend sports schedule. It's a reminder to always check the forecast and game updates, especially during storm season.
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