Nebraska Softball Rallies Past No. 1 Texas Tech

Freshman Alexis Jensen and newcomers lead Huskers to historic win over top-ranked Red Raiders

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 8 Nebraska Cornhusker softball team rallied past the top-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders 3-2 at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win, while junior catcher Jesse Farrell hit a two-run home run and senior outfielder Hannah Coor drove in the game-winning run to lead the Huskers to the upset victory.

Why it matters

This was the second win over a No. 1-ranked team for Nebraska this season, marking the first time in program history the Huskers have beaten two top-ranked opponents in the same year. The win also handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season and highlighted the contributions of Nebraska's talented newcomers, who have stepped up early in the year.

The details

Jensen went head-to-head with Texas Tech's ace pitcher NiJaree Canady and came out on top, allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits and striking out seven in 4.0 innings. Canady was lifted in the fifth inning after giving up three earned runs on five hits and a walk. Senior Jordy Frahm came in and was perfect, striking out four in 3.0 innings to earn the save. At the plate, Farrell's two-run homer tied the game in the fourth, and Coor's RBI single gave Nebraska the lead.

  • Nebraska beat then-No. 1 Texas on Feb. 7 in San Antonio.
  • Sunday's victory marked the second win over a No. 1-ranked team for the Huskers in the first two weeks of the season.

The players

Alexis Jensen

A freshman pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who earned the win over top-ranked Texas Tech.

Jesse Farrell

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

Hannah Coor

A senior outfielder for Nebraska who drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the fourth inning.

NiJaree Canady

The ace pitcher for the Texas Tech Red Raiders who was lifted in the fifth inning after giving up three earned runs.

Jordy Frahm

A senior pitcher for Nebraska who came in to relieve Jensen and was perfect, striking out four in 3.0 innings to earn the save.

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The takeaway

Nebraska's win over the top-ranked Red Raiders showcases the team's depth and resilience, with key contributions from both veteran and newcomer players. The Huskers have now proven they can beat the nation's best teams, setting them up for a promising season ahead.