Inclement weather forced officials to suspend Game 1 of the Lincoln Super Regional between Oklahoma State and Nebraska softball on Thursday night at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The stoppage occurred less than an hour after the first pitch, in the bottom of the first inning with one out and a Nebraska runner on first base.
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The grounds crew deployed the tarp, and officials initially set a restart time of 9:33 p. m.
, but an approaching storm cell prevented the game from resuming, according to the Oklahoman.
Game officials officially suspended the contest at 10:20 p. m.
due to persistent severe weather, leaving Friday's schedule undetermined.
NCAA Lightning Safety Protocols
NCAA safety regulations dictate specific procedures for environmental hazards like lightning during outdoor events.
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According to NCAA guidelines, lightning safety experts recommend waiting 30 minutes after the last thunder sound and after the last lightning flash is at least six miles away before resuming activities.
If lightning is seen without thunder, it may be out of range and less threatening.
At night, lightning can be visible from a greater distance, so officials should use both thunder and the lightning channel itself to reset the 30-minute clock.
Any lightning strike within a six-mile radius of a venue mandates an immediate halt for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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New times for the remainder of the postseason series between Oklahoma State and Nebraska have not yet been announced.
