Freshman Alexis Jensen Dominates as Nebraska Softball Shuts Out Wisconsin

Jensen struck out 10 in a complete-game gem to lead the Huskers to a 5-0 victory over the Badgers.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:10pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game broken down into overlapping planes of red, blue, and yellow, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of the sport.Nebraska's dominant pitching and balanced offense overwhelmed Wisconsin in a decisive Big Ten softball victory.Madison Today

Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen struck out 10 batters and held the Wisconsin Badgers to just two hits as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team rolled to a 5-0 victory on Friday night in Madison, Wisconsin. The Huskers improved to 31-6 overall and 12-1 in Big Ten play this season.

Why it matters

The win over Wisconsin, who came into the weekend averaging over 6 runs per game, showcases the dominant pitching performance by Jensen and the offensive firepower of the Huskers. Nebraska is off to its best start in Big Ten play since 2022 and continues to prove itself as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

Jensen was in complete control throughout the game, striking out 10 Badgers batters and allowing just two hits. The Nebraska offense provided plenty of support, with senior Jordy Frahm going 2-for-4 with a double, triple, run scored, and RBI. Junior Jesse Farrell also homered for the Huskers. Wisconsin starter Shelby Jacobson pitched all seven innings, striking out six while allowing seven hits and four walks.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The two teams will play again on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12 p.m. CDT.

The players

Alexis Jensen

A freshman pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who struck out 10 batters in a complete-game shutout over Wisconsin.

Jordy Frahm

A senior for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, run scored, and RBI.

Jesse Farrell

A junior catcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who hit a solo home run.

Shelby Jacobson

A senior pitcher for the Wisconsin Badgers who threw all seven innings, striking out six.

Emily Bojan

A player for the Wisconsin Badgers who has reached base in every game this season, extending her on-base streak to 35 games.

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What they’re saying

“Found a way.”

— Nebraska Softball, Team Twitter Account

“Bye ball. 👋Jess with a solo shot to left center makes it 2-0 Huskers.”

— Nebraska Softball, Team Twitter Account

“Kacie Hoffmann with an RBI double that extended the Huskers' lead 🙌@HuskerSoftball ended up securing a 5-0 win over Wisconsin 💪”

— Big Ten Softball, Conference Twitter Account

What’s next

The Huskers and Badgers will play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, April 11 at 12 p.m. CDT in Madison, Wisconsin. The game will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard on the Huskers Radio Network.

The takeaway

Nebraska's dominant pitching performance and balanced offensive attack proved too much for Wisconsin, as the Huskers improved to 12-1 in Big Ten play, their best start in conference since 2022. Freshman Alexis Jensen's 10-strikeout gem highlighted the win, showcasing the Huskers' depth and talent as they continue their push for a Big Ten title.