Husker Comeback Bid Not Enough Against No. 7 Bruins

Nebraska softball falls 6-5 to UCLA in front of record crowd at Bowlin Stadium

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:22pm

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The No. 9 Nebraska softball team mounted a late comeback, hitting back-to-back home runs and loading the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning, but ultimately fell 6-5 to the No. 7 UCLA Bruins on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium. The Huskers drew a program-record crowd of 3,123 fans, the highest-attended game in Nebraska softball history.

Why it matters

This was an important Big Ten matchup between two top-10 teams, with the series now tied at one game apiece. The Huskers' comeback effort in front of a record home crowd showcased their resilience, but they ultimately came up short against the highly ranked Bruins.

The details

Nebraska hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull within one run, but the Huskers were unable to complete the comeback, leaving the bases loaded. UCLA had taken a 6-3 lead in the top of the seventh with a walk, double, and home run. The Huskers got RBIs from Ava Kuszak, Alexis Jensen, Jordy Frahm, and Lauren Camenzind, while Hannah Coor had two hits.

  • The series between NU and UCLA is now tied at one game apiece with the deciding game set for tomorrow, March 29.
  • UCLA knocked a three-run homer in the top of the first to grab a 3-0 lead before the Huskers fought back in the bottom of the first to make it 3-2.
  • Frahm hit a solo shot in the fifth inning to even the score at 3-3.
  • UCLA used a walk, double and home run to take a 6-3 lead into the seventh inning.
  • L. Camenzind and Frahm led off the bottom of the seventh with back-to-back homers to pull the Huskers within one.

The players

Jordy Frahm

A Nebraska player who logged two RBIs and hit one of the back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning.

Lauren Camenzind

A Nebraska player who hit a home run in the seventh inning.

Ava Kuszak

A Nebraska player who provided an RBI on the day.

Alexis Jensen

A Nebraska player who provided an RBI on the day.

Hannah Coor

A Nebraska player who had two hits in the game.

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What they’re saying

“The Big Red drew a program-record crowd of 3,123 fans, which marked the highest-attended game in Nebraska softball history.”

— Nebraska Athletics

What’s next

The third game between Nebraska and UCLA is set for tomorrow, March 29 at 12 p.m. (CT). The contest will be televised on Nebraska Public Media and streamed on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.

The takeaway

This hard-fought game between two top-10 teams showcased the Huskers' resilience and ability to mount a late comeback, even in the face of a significant deficit. While they ultimately fell short, the record-breaking crowd and the team's fighting spirit demonstrated the passion and support for Nebraska softball.