Huskers Softball Completes Sweep of SDSU with Shutout Victory

Nebraska's offense erupts for two 5-run innings in 8-0 win over Jackrabbits

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The #5 Nebraska Huskers softball team completed a Thursday sweep of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits with an 8-0 victory in five innings. The Huskers were powered by a 5-run second inning and a 5-run fourth inning, as well as a shutout pitching performance from Jordy Frahm, who scattered 5 hits and struck out 9 batters. Bella Bacon capped the win with a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the fifth.

Why it matters

The Huskers' dominant performance against SDSU continues their strong start to the season and showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they look to make a deep postseason run. The win also builds momentum heading into a weekend series against in-state rival UNO.

The details

Nebraska jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning on a 2-run home run by Kacie Hoffman. The Huskers then tacked on 3 more runs in the frame to make it 5-0. In the fourth inning, Nebraska again scored 5 runs to extend the lead to 8-0. Frahm was in control throughout, allowing just 5 hits while striking out 9 Jackrabbits batters. Bella Bacon's walk-off solo shot in the fifth inning ended the game early via the mercy rule.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • Nebraska scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning.
  • Nebraska scored 5 more runs in the bottom of the 4th inning.
  • Bella Bacon hit the game-ending walk-off home run in the bottom of the 5th inning.

The players

Jordy Frahm

The Nebraska pitcher who threw a 5-inning shutout, scattering 5 hits and striking out 9 batters.

Bella Bacon

The Nebraska player who hit the game-ending walk-off home run in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Kacie Hoffman

The Nebraska player who hit a 2-run home run in the 2nd inning to give the Huskers an early lead.

Ava Kuszak

The Nebraska player who hit a solo home run to start the 4-run 4th inning.

Emma Christensen

The South Dakota State left fielder who watched Bella Bacon's walk-off home run leave the park.

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What’s next

The Huskers will take on the UNO Mavericks in a weekend series, with one game on Saturday and one on Sunday, both at 2pm CST and streaming on the B1G+ app.

The takeaway

Nebraska's powerful offense and dominant pitching performance showcased the team's depth and potential as they continue their strong start to the season. The Huskers will look to build on this momentum heading into their matchup against in-state rival UNO.