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Nebraska Softball: Junior Pitcher Remembers Late Country Music Star

Originally posted on FanNation All Huskers
By Maren Angus-Coombs | Last updated 2/6/24

As a member of the Oklahoma Sooners, junior pitcher Jordy Bahl won back-to-back national championships in front of thousands of fans.

One of those fans was country music superstar Toby Keith.

Bahl had the opportunity to meet Keith after the 2023 Women's College World Series and celebrated with him on stage at Toby Keith's Bar and Grill in Oklahoma City. She posted both on social media on Tuesday.

ESPN's Holly Rowe also shared a video from the front row of Bahl singing with Keith on his smash hit, "How Do You Like Me Now?"

Keith passed away from stomach cancer overnight. According to a statement on his website and social media accounts, Keith, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2022, "passed peacefully" while "surrounded by family."

Bahl will make her regular season debut with the No. 18 Huskers on Thursday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, against No. 7 Washington at 7:30 p.m. CST. Fans can watch on FloSoftball or listen to a free radio broadcast with Nate Rohr via Huskers Radio.

This article first appeared on FanNation All Huskers and was syndicated with permission.

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