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Nebraska Softball Shuts Out Rutgers in First Game
The No. 8 Huskers score 3 runs in the first and second innings to win 8-0 in 5 innings.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:42am
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The No. 8 Nebraska softball team defeated Rutgers 8-0 in five innings on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium. The Huskers scored three runs in each of the first and second innings to take an early lead, with Jordy Frahm and Samantha Bland each driving in two runs. Frahm also hit a two-run homer, while Hannah Coor, Hannah Camenzind, and Kacie Hoffmann each added a hit. Frahm earned the win in the circle, throwing a complete-game shutout with four hits and nine strikeouts.
Why it matters
The win improves Nebraska's record to 28-6 overall and 9-1 in Big Ten play, keeping them near the top of the conference standings. The Huskers have been one of the top teams in the country this season and this dominant performance against Rutgers demonstrates their ability to win convincingly.
The details
Nebraska jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, with Frahm walking and Coor singling to start the frame. Camenzind singled to score Frahm, then stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch that also scored Coor. Hoffmann then singled to bring home Camenzind. In the second, Frahm hit a two-run homer to make it 5-0. Coor walked, Camenzind reached on a fielder's choice, and Cope was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Bland was then hit by a pitch to score Coor. Nebraska added two more runs in the fifth, with Cope walking and Bland tripling to score Katelyn Caneda, who was pinch running. Bland then stole home to complete the shutout.
- The game was played on Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2026.
- The Huskers and Rutgers will play again approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of this game.
The players
Jordy Frahm
A player for the Nebraska softball team who had two RBIs and hit a two-run homer in the game.
Samantha Bland
A player for the Nebraska softball team who had two RBIs, including a triple that scored a run.
Hannah Coor
A player for the Nebraska softball team who had a hit and scored a run in the game.
Hannah Camenzind
A player for the Nebraska softball team who had a hit, scored a run, and stole a base in the game.
Kacie Hoffmann
A player for the Nebraska softball team who had a hit and drove in a run in the game.
What’s next
The Huskers and Rutgers will play again approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of this game. The contest will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.
The takeaway
Nebraska's dominant performance against Rutgers, including strong pitching, timely hitting, and aggressive baserunning, demonstrates the team's ability to win convincingly and keep pace near the top of the Big Ten standings.
