Huskers Softball ends UCLA's 22 game winning streak

Nebraska defeats No. 7 UCLA 4-1 in series opener

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:40am

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The No. 9 Nebraska softball team defeated the No. 7 UCLA Bruins 4-1 on Friday night, snapping UCLA's 22-game winning streak. Hannah Camenzind hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth inning to give Nebraska the lead, and the Huskers added insurance runs in the sixth to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win over a highly ranked UCLA team is a significant accomplishment for the Nebraska softball program, demonstrating their ability to compete with and defeat one of the top teams in the country. The Huskers' victory also ends UCLA's impressive 22-game winning streak, which had been one of the longest active streaks in Division I softball.

The details

With Nebraska trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning, Hannah Camenzind hit a two-run home run to give the Huskers a 2-1 lead. Camenzind later drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning to drive in another run. Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win for Nebraska, allowing just one run on four hits over five innings. Jordy Frahm also contributed, reaching base three times and pitching two scoreless innings in relief to record her eighth save of the season, setting a new Nebraska single-season record.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Nebraska and UCLA are playing a three-game series, with Game 2 scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2026 at 2 PM CST.

The players

Hannah Camenzind

A key offensive contributor for Nebraska, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth inning and drawing a bases-loaded walk to drive in another run.

Alexis Jensen

The freshman pitcher for Nebraska, earning the win by allowing just one run on four hits over five innings.

Jordy Frahm

Reached base three times for Nebraska and pitched two scoreless innings in relief to record her eighth save of the season, setting a new Nebraska single-season record.

Natalia Hill

Made a leaping catch at the wall in the sixth inning to preserve Nebraska's lead.

UCLA

The No. 7 ranked UCLA Bruins, who entered the game with a 22-game winning streak.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team against a very talented UCLA squad. Our players stepped up and made the plays when it mattered most.”

— Rhonda Revelle, Nebraska Head Coach

What’s next

The two teams will play Game 2 of their three-game series on Saturday, March 29, 2026 at 2 PM CST.

The takeaway

Nebraska's victory over the highly ranked UCLA Bruins demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of the Huskers' softball program. This win not only snaps UCLA's impressive 22-game winning streak, but also shows that Nebraska can compete with and defeat some of the top teams in the country.