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Softball: Nebraska favored over Tennessee in top 15 matchup

No. 3 Tennessee (5-0) will face No. 11 Nebraska (4-3) in a top 15 softball matchup at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational.

The Lady Vols and Cornhuskers are set to play at noon EST on Friday at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida. According to Nolan Analytics, Nebraska is projected to defeat Tennessee 2-1 in this top 15 showdown.

Nebraska enters the matchup with wins against Washington, Texas, UTSA and LSU this season, while also suffering losses to Texas, Washington and Georgia. The game will be televised on ESPN2 on field No. 8.