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Huskers Hit Four Homers to Defeat No. 7 Bruins
Nebraska softball team clinches series win over UCLA with powerful offensive display.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:35pm
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Nebraska's powerful offensive display against a top-10 opponent showcases their potential to make a deep postseason run.Omaha TodayThe No. 9 Nebraska softball team defeated the No. 7 UCLA Bruins 8-4 on Sunday, hitting four home runs, including three in the second inning, to clinch the series victory. Hannah Camenzind hit a three-run homer as part of the Huskers' six-run second inning, while Alexis Jensen and Ava Kuszak also contributed solo shots. Nebraska pitcher Jesse Farrell threw six innings with four runs and six hits, along with five strikeouts, to earn the win.
Why it matters
This series win over a top-10 opponent boosts Nebraska's resume and keeps them in the hunt for a high NCAA tournament seed. The Huskers' powerful offensive display, with four home runs, showcases their ability to compete with elite teams in the country.
The details
Nebraska jumped out to a 7-1 lead after the second inning, powered by the three-run homer from Hannah Camenzind and solo shots from Alexis Jensen and Ava Kuszak. UCLA cut the lead to 7-2 in the fourth, but the Huskers added another run in the fifth to make it 8-2. The Bruins hit a two-run homer in the fifth, but Nebraska held on for the 8-4 victory.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
- Nebraska is set to play Creighton on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.
The players
Hannah Camenzind
A Nebraska softball player who hit a three-run homer as part of the Huskers' six-run second inning.
Alexis Jensen
A Nebraska softball player who hit a solo home run in the second inning.
Ava Kuszak
A Nebraska softball player who hit a solo home run in the second inning.
Jesse Farrell
The Nebraska softball pitcher who threw six innings with four runs and six hits, along with five strikeouts, to earn the win.
Brynne Nally
The UCLA softball player who took the loss for the Bruins.
What’s next
Nebraska is set for a midweek game against the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, March 31. The contest will start at 5 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on ESPN+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.
The takeaway
Nebraska's powerful offensive display, with four home runs, showcases their ability to compete with elite teams in the country. This series win over a top-10 opponent boosts their resume and keeps them in the hunt for a high NCAA tournament seed.
