Huskers Earn Invite To NCAA Tournament

Ashley Hageman

The Nebraska softball team earned one of 34 at-large invitations into the 2011 NCAA Softball Tournament. The Huskers will face Fresno State in first-round action Friday at 5 p.m. (Central).  The postseason berth marks Nebraska's 21st overall NCAA Tournament appearance, the ninth-most appearances in NCAA history.

NCAA Palo Alto Regional Schedule (all times Central)


FridayNebraska vs. Fresno State, 5 p.m. (Game 1)
Stanford vs. Pacific, 8 p.m. (Game 2)

SaturdayLoser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 2 p.m. (Game 3)
Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 5 p.m. (Game 4)
Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 8 p.m. (Game 5)

SundayWinner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 3 p.m. (Game 6)
Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6, 5:30 p.m. (If Necessary)