No. 9 Nebraska softball slugs four homers, claims series win over No. 7 UCLA LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Mar 29, 2026 Mar 29, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago 0 Nebraska's Alexis Jensen reaches home plate after hitting a home run against UCLA on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska Athletics Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Alexis Jensen wanted to go the distance, but falling short of a complete game may have produced an even more poignant memory for the Husker freshman.kAmpD 9625 4@249 #9@?52 #6G6==6 492?865 A:E496CD :? E96 D6G6?E9 :??:?8[ E96 q@H=:? $E25:F> 4C@H5 C@D6 E@ :ED 766E 2?5 8C66E65 y6?D6? H:E9 2 DE2?5:?8 @G2E:@? 2D D96 C6EFC?65 E@ E96 5F8@FE]k^AmkAm“x 925 2 =:EE=6 3:E @7 92AAJ E62CD 2D x H2D H2=<:?8 @77[” y6?D6? D2:5] “xE ;FDE 76=E 8@@5 E@ AFE :E 2== W@? 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Jensen, Frahm rack up strikeouts as Nebraska softball sweeps doubleheader The Huskers played in front of their home fans for the first time this season and took care of business with a couple of breezy wins. Jordy Frahm answers defensive miscue with clutch hit to lead Nebraska past Oklahoma State Two runs scored on a play Jordy Frahm would’ve liked back. But the Husker star got them back in a big way with her bat, leading Nebraska to a key win. Nebraska softball's Sunday game vs. Oklahoma State canceled due to travel concerns Nebraska’s series finale with Oklahoma State was canceled due to expected winter weather along the Huskers’ return route. No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast Hannah Camenzind's two-run homer lifted Nebraska past UCLA 4-1, snapping the Bruins’ 22-game winning streak and extending the Huskers’ to 14. 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Pivotal Big Ten clash: Everything to know as Nebraska-UCLA softball meet in top-10 series Nebraska softball, ranked as high as No. 6, hosts UCLA this weekend in a top-10 showdown at Bowlin Stadium.
Jensen, Frahm rack up strikeouts as Nebraska softball sweeps doubleheader The Huskers played in front of their home fans for the first time this season and took care of business with a couple of breezy wins.
Jordy Frahm answers defensive miscue with clutch hit to lead Nebraska past Oklahoma State Two runs scored on a play Jordy Frahm would’ve liked back. But the Husker star got them back in a big way with her bat, leading Nebraska to a key win.
Nebraska softball's Sunday game vs. Oklahoma State canceled due to travel concerns Nebraska’s series finale with Oklahoma State was canceled due to expected winter weather along the Huskers’ return route.
No. 9 Nebraska softball still rolling, beats No. 7 UCLA with Camenzind's blast Hannah Camenzind's two-run homer lifted Nebraska past UCLA 4-1, snapping the Bruins’ 22-game winning streak and extending the Huskers’ to 14.
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg, Sam Hoiberg, Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence after NCAA Sweet 16 loss to Iowa
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg, Sam Hoiberg, Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence after NCAA Sweet 16 loss to Iowa
