No. 8 Nebraska rallies in fourth, beats top-ranked Texas Tech

Huskers defeat No. 1 team for second time this season

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 8 Nebraska softball team rallied with a decisive fourth inning and leaned on shutdown relief pitching from senior Jordy Frahm to knock off top-ranked Texas Tech, 3-2, on Sunday at the Clearwater Invitational. The victory improved the Huskers to 6-4 and marked their second win this season over a No. 1-ranked opponent after beating Texas on Feb. 7.

Why it matters

This win over the previously unbeaten No. 1 Texas Tech squad is a significant accomplishment for the Nebraska softball program, as it marks the second time this season they have defeated the top team in the country. The Huskers' ability to rally from a 2-0 deficit and hold on for the victory showcases their resilience and competitiveness against elite competition.

The details

Down 2-0 in the fourth inning, senior utility Hannah Camenzind hit a double, and junior catcher Jesse Farrell followed with a home run to even the score. Two batters later, senior outfielder Hannah Coor put down a two-out RBI single to give the Huskers a 3-2 lead they would keep for the duration. Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win in the circle, working four innings with seven strikeouts, while Frahm handled the final three innings and was flawless, retiring all nine batters she faced while striking out four to collect her third save of the season.

  • On February 16, 2026, the game was played at the Clearwater Invitational.

The players

Hannah Camenzind

A senior utility player for the Nebraska Huskers softball team.

Jesse Farrell

A junior catcher for the Nebraska Huskers softball team.

Hannah Coor

A senior outfielder for the Nebraska Huskers softball team.

Alexis Jensen

A freshman pitcher for the Nebraska Huskers softball team, who is from Gretna, Nebraska.

Jordy Frahm

A senior pitcher for the Nebraska Huskers softball team who recorded the save in this game.

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What’s next

Nebraska travels next to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, where it will open play Friday against No. 20 South Carolina at noon CT.

The takeaway

This victory over the previously undefeated No. 1 Texas Tech squad is a significant accomplishment for the Nebraska softball program, as it marks the second time this season they have defeated the top team in the country. The Huskers' ability to rally from a 2-0 deficit and hold on for the win showcases their resilience and competitiveness against elite competition, positioning them as a force to be reckoned with in the college softball landscape.