No. 9 Nebraska Softball Clinches Series Win Over No. 7 UCLA

Huskers earn first top-10 series win since 2013 behind strong pitching and power hitting

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game between Nebraska and UCLA, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the teams' uniforms.Nebraska's dominant series win over UCLA showcases the Huskers' potential as a national softball powerhouse.Gretna Today

The ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the No. 7 UCLA Bruins 8-4 on Sunday to clinch the series. Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen was dominant, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing just four runs on six hits with five strikeouts. The Nebraska offense exploded for six runs in the second inning, including three home runs from Jensen, Jordy Frahm, and Hannah Camenzind.

Why it matters

This series win over a top-10 opponent is a major statement for the Huskers, who are looking to host NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals this season. The strong pitching performance from Jensen and the power display from the offense showed that Nebraska can compete with the nation's elite softball programs.

The details

After beating UCLA on Friday, Jensen delivered another gem on Sunday, limiting the high-powered Bruins offense. Nebraska's bats came alive in the second inning, with Jensen, Frahm, and Camenzind all going deep to give the Huskers a 7-1 lead. UCLA chipped away at the deficit, but Nebraska tacked on another run in the fifth to secure the 8-4 victory.

  • On March 29, 2026, Nebraska defeated UCLA 8-4 to clinch the series.

The players

Alexis Jensen

A freshman pitcher for Nebraska who was dominant in the series, going 2-0 with 11.0 innings pitched, 10 hits, 5 earned runs, 11 strikeouts, and holding UCLA's top hitters in check.

Jordy Frahm

A Nebraska pitcher who earned a save in the series, complementing Jensen's performance in the circle.

Hannah Camenzind

A Nebraska outfielder who hit a three-run home run in the second inning to extend the Huskers' lead.

Ava Kuszak

A Nebraska player who hit a solo home run in the second inning to contribute to the Huskers' offensive outburst.

Rhonda Revelle

The head coach of the Nebraska softball team, who praised her team's performance and is aiming to host NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals this season.

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What they’re saying

“She's a dog and I mean that in the best way. D-A-W-G. She's a fighter and she just gave us everything she had all weekend long.”

— Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, Nebraska Softball

“It's the one-two punch, as you would say, or the two-one punch, whatever people want to call it. We complement each other so well.”

— Alexis Jensen, Pitcher, Nebraska Softball

What’s next

The Huskers will look to continue their strong start to the season and solidify their case for hosting NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals with a successful remainder of their schedule.

The takeaway

Nebraska's series win over a top-10 opponent like UCLA demonstrates that the Huskers are a legitimate national contender this season. The combination of dominant pitching from Jensen and Frahm, along with the power-hitting offense, makes Nebraska a formidable team that could make a deep postseason run.