No. 13 Nebraska softball upsets No. 1 Texas Tech 3-2

Huskers hand Red Raiders their first loss of the season

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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No. 13 Nebraska softball upset No. 1 Texas Tech 3-2, handing the Red Raiders their first loss of the season. Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen started for the Huskers, going four innings and striking out seven. Nebraska came back from an early 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the fourth inning on a two-run homer by catcher Jesse Farrell. The Huskers then took a 3-2 lead in the fourth on a single by Hannah Coor that scored a pinch runner. Jordy Frahm closed out the game for Nebraska, retiring nine straight Red Raiders.

Why it matters

This win over the top-ranked Red Raiders is a big boost for the No. 13 Huskers, proving they can compete with the best teams in college softball. Nebraska is looking to return to the Women's College World Series, and this upset victory over a highly ranked opponent shows they have the talent to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Nebraska freshman Alexis Jensen started in the circle and went four innings, giving up five hits and two runs while striking out seven. Jordy Frahm closed out the game, allowing no hits or runs and recording four strikeouts. Texas Tech's star pitcher NiJaree Canady allowed three runs on five hits in 4.2 innings, with five strikeouts. Nebraska came back from an early 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the fourth on a two-run homer by Jesse Farrell. The Huskers then took a 3-2 lead in the fourth on a single by Hannah Coor that scored a pinch runner.

  • The game was originally scheduled for 5 p.m. CT on ESPN but was moved to 2 p.m. on ESPN+ due to weather.
  • The game re-aired on ESPN at 5 p.m.

The players

Alexis Jensen

Nebraska freshman left-handed pitcher who started the game and went four innings, giving up five hits and two runs while striking out seven.

Jordy Frahm

Nebraska pitcher who closed out the game, allowing no hits or runs and recording four strikeouts.

NiJaree Canady

Texas Tech's star right-handed pitcher, considered one of the best in college softball, who allowed three runs on five hits in 4.2 innings with five strikeouts.

Jesse Farrell

Nebraska catcher who hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning to tie the game 2-2.

Hannah Coor

Nebraska player who hit a single in the fourth inning to drive in the go-ahead run and give Nebraska a 3-2 lead.

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What’s next

Nebraska will travel to Cathedral City, California for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, with their first game on Friday, February 20 at 12 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

Nebraska's upset victory over the No. 1 Texas Tech Red Raiders shows the Huskers have the talent and potential to make a deep postseason run and return to the Women's College World Series.