Huskers Softball Upsets #1 Texas 8-5

Nebraska's bats and Jordy Frahm's relief pitching lead to a big win over the defending national champions.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Nebraska Huskers softball team upset the top-ranked Texas Longhorns 8-5 in a game played in San Antonio. Nebraska jumped out to an early lead, with Jordy Frahm hitting a leadoff home run and Ava Kuszak adding a 3-run shot. Texas fought back, but Frahm came in to pitch 4 strong innings of relief to secure the victory for the Huskers.

Why it matters

This win over the defending national champions is a huge signature victory for the Huskers, who are facing a tough schedule this season. It shows that Nebraska has the talent and resilience to compete with the best teams in the country.

The details

Nebraska starter Alexis Jensen struggled early, allowing 6 runs in 3 innings. But Jordy Frahm came in and shut down the Longhorns' offense, striking out 5 batters over 4 innings of relief. The Husker bats provided the offense, with Frahm, Kuszak, and Emmerson all hitting home runs to build an 8-2 lead. Texas tried to rally late, but Frahm closed the door to preserve the upset win.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon in San Antonio, Texas.

The players

Jordy Frahm

The Nebraska pitcher who came in to throw 4 strong innings of relief, striking out 5 batters to secure the win.

Ava Kuszak

The Nebraska hitter who hit a 3-run home run to give the Huskers an early lead.

Alexis Jensen

The Nebraska starting pitcher who struggled early, allowing 6 runs in 3 innings.

Leighann Good

The Texas hitter who hit a 3-run home run to try and rally the Longhorns.

Kayden Henry

The Texas player who reached base on a bunt single and stole a base in the late innings.

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What’s next

The Huskers will finish out the season against host Texas-San Antonio tonight and a rematch with Washington tomorrow morning.

The takeaway

This upset win over the defending national champions shows that the Nebraska Huskers have the talent and resilience to compete with the best teams in the country this season.