Huskers Softball Heads North for Wisconsin Matchup

The Cornhuskers look to continue their strong start with a series against the Badgers.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:11pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a softball game between the Nebraska Huskers and Wisconsin Badgers, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant red, white, and cardinal colors.The Huskers' northern road trip to face the Badgers will test their mettle as they push for a high NCAA tournament seed.Madison Today

The Nebraska Huskers softball team is set to travel to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend for a matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Huskers are coming off a sweep of Rutgers, with pitcher Jordy Frahm earning more weekly honors. As the Huskers head north, they'll be looking to maintain their momentum and continue their push towards potential NCAA tournament seeding.

Why it matters

This series against Wisconsin represents an important opportunity for the Huskers to boost their RPI and strengthen their case for a high NCAA tournament seed. The Badgers have a surprisingly high RPI, so a series win could pay dividends for the Huskers down the line.

The details

The Huskers are coming off a dominant sweep of Rutgers, in which Jordy Frahm continued her strong pitching performance. Now the team will head to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers, whose RPI has them ranked higher than expected. This will be an important series for the Huskers as they look to solidify their position for the NCAA tournament.

  • The Huskers will travel to Madison this weekend to take on the Badgers.
  • The series against Wisconsin will take place over the next two weekends.

The players

Jordy Frahm

The Huskers' standout pitcher who has earned multiple weekly honors this season.

Wisconsin Badgers

The Huskers' upcoming opponent, whose surprisingly high RPI makes this an important series for Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“We'll try to keep you updated with a feel for where the ladies sit as far as potential seeding for the NCAA tourney. And I'm pretty sure Mylie and I will find a couple things to babble about which have nothing to do with softball.”

— Andy Ketterson, Host, Husker Heat

What’s next

The Huskers will look to continue their strong play and boost their RPI with a series win over the Badgers.

The takeaway

This northern road trip represents an important opportunity for the Huskers to solidify their position for the NCAA tournament. A series win over Wisconsin could pay big dividends down the line.