Nebraska Softball Dominates Minnesota in Weekend Series

Huskers outscore Golden Gophers 32-4 in three-game sweep

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:45pm

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The No. 6 Nebraska softball team had a dominant performance over the weekend, sweeping a three-game series against Minnesota. The Huskers outscored the Golden Gophers by a combined score of 32-4 across the three games.

Why it matters

This series win keeps Nebraska firmly in contention for the Big Ten title, as they continue to assert their dominance in conference play. The Huskers' offensive firepower was on full display, showcasing their ability to overwhelm opponents with their scoring prowess.

The details

On Friday, April 17, Nebraska started the series with a 4-0 win. Senior outfielder Hannah Coor led the way for the Huskers. The team then followed that up with two more victories, winning 15-2 on Saturday and 13-2 on Sunday to complete the sweep.

  • The series took place over the weekend of April 17-19, 2026.
  • Nebraska won the first game on Friday, April 17.
  • The Huskers won the second game on Saturday, April 18.
  • Nebraska completed the sweep with a victory on Sunday, April 19.

The players

Hannah Coor

A senior outfielder for the Nebraska softball team.

Nebraska Softball

The No. 6 ranked softball team from the University of Nebraska.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The softball team from the University of Minnesota, who faced off against Nebraska in the weekend series.

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What they’re saying

“Our offense was really clicking this weekend. We came out with a lot of energy and were able to put up big numbers against a tough conference opponent.”

— Hannah Coor, Senior Outfielder, Nebraska Softball

What’s next

Nebraska will look to continue its strong conference play as it prepares for its next Big Ten series against the Michigan Wolverines.

The takeaway

Nebraska softball's dominant performance against Minnesota showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents, keeping them in prime position to contend for the Big Ten title.