No. 7 Nebraska Softball Heads to Wisconsin for Weekend Series

Huskers look to continue hot streak against Badgers in Big Ten matchup

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game in progress, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in vibrant colors.The upcoming softball series between No. 7 Nebraska and Wisconsin promises an intense, high-energy matchup between two of the Big Ten's top teams.Madison Today

The seventh-ranked Nebraska Softball team hits the road to take on Wisconsin in a three-game series starting Friday. The Huskers are coming off a sweep of Rutgers and look to keep their five-game winning streak alive against the Badgers.

Why it matters

This series marks the first meeting between Nebraska and Wisconsin since 2024, when Huskers shortstop Ava Kuszak transferred from the Badgers. Nebraska is looking to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings, while Wisconsin hopes to boost its NCAA Tournament resume with an upset over a top-10 opponent.

The details

Nebraska senior Jordy Frahm led the offense in the Rutgers series, batting .625 with a double, two triples, and a home run. She also went 2-0 with a save in the circle, earning Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors. Kuszak, who spent her first two seasons at Wisconsin, also homered against Rutgers. The Badgers have won eight of their last 10 games and are led by junior catcher/third baseman Hilary Blomberg, who has a team-high 19 extra-base hits and a .406 batting average.

  • The three-game series begins on Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. CDT.
  • Game two is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 12 p.m. CDT.
  • The series finale is set for Sunday, April 12 at 12 p.m. CDT.

The players

Jordy Frahm

A senior pitcher for Nebraska who led the Huskers' offense in the Rutgers series, batting .625 with a double, two triples, and a home run. She also went 2-0 with a save in the circle and was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week.

Ava Kuszak

A senior shortstop for Nebraska who transferred from Wisconsin after spending her first two collegiate seasons with the Badgers. She homered against Rutgers and is returning to Madison for the first time since the move.

Hilary Blomberg

A junior catcher and third baseman for Wisconsin who leads the team with 19 extra-base hits and a .406 batting average.

Yvette Healy

The 16th-year head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers softball team.

Nate Rohr

The radio play-by-play announcer for Nebraska softball games.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to play our best softball this weekend against a tough Wisconsin team. They've been playing well lately, and we know Ava is excited to return to Madison.”

— Jordy Frahm, Nebraska Softball Senior

“This is a big series for us as we look to continue climbing the Big Ten standings. We've got to bring our 'A' game against a top-10 opponent like Nebraska.”

— Hilary Blomberg, Wisconsin Softball Junior

What’s next

The winner of the series will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top teams in the Big Ten features a compelling storyline with Ava Kuszak's return to Wisconsin. The Huskers will look to continue their hot streak, while the Badgers aim to boost their NCAA Tournament resume with a series win over a top-10 opponent.