Huskers Drop Close Battle to Washington

Nebraska softball team falls 3-2 to Huskies in San Antonio

Feb. 9, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The No. 10 Nebraska softball team tied the game at 2-2 in the top of the sixth but allowed a Washington run in the bottom of the seventh and fell to the Huskies, 3-2, on Sunday morning in San Antonio, Texas. The Huskers split series with No. 1 Texas and Washington on the weekend and grabbed a victory over host UTSA.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two top-ranked softball programs. Nebraska's loss to Washington, despite tying the game late, highlights the competitiveness of the Huskers' schedule and the challenges they face in their quest to return to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Washington outhit Nebraska 10-7, and the Huskers' lone error in the first inning, which allowed the Huskies to take the lead, proved to be costly. Morgan Reimer claimed the win in the circle for UW, while Jordy Frahm took the loss for Nebraska. Frahm threw a complete game and allowed 10 hits and two earned runs while striking out 10. Kacie Hoffmann went 2-for-3 with a double for Nebraska, and Hannah Camenzind hit a solo home run.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Nebraska will travel to Clearwater, Florida, for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational next weekend, opening the tournament at 9 a.m. (CT) against No. 16 LSU on Thursday, February 12.

The players

Morgan Reimer

The winning pitcher for Washington.

Jordy Frahm

The losing pitcher for Nebraska, who threw a complete game and allowed 10 hits and two earned runs while striking out 10.

Kacie Hoffmann

A Nebraska player who went 2-for-3 with a double.

Hannah Camenzind

A Nebraska player who hit a solo home run.

Ava Caroll

A Washington player who singled in the bottom of the seventh and scored the winning run.

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What’s next

The Huskers will travel to Clearwater, Florida, for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational next weekend, opening the tournament at 9 a.m. (CT) against No. 16 LSU on Thursday, February 12.

The takeaway

Despite the close loss to Washington, Nebraska's early-season schedule has prepared them for the challenges they will face in their quest to return to the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers' split series with top-ranked opponents shows their competitiveness and ability to compete with the best teams in the country.