Nebraska softball closes out regular season with win over Penn State
TL;DR
Nebraska softball finished the regular season with a 13-5 victory over Penn State, achieving a program-best 43-6 record. The Huskers' 23-1 Big Ten record ties the conference record for wins in a season, excluding the 2021 COVID-19 season.
Key points
- Nebraska softball finished the regular season with a 13-5 win over Penn State
- The Huskers achieved a program-best 43-6 record
- Nebraska's 23-1 Big Ten record ties the conference record for wins in a season
- Jordy Frahm hit two home runs in the final game
- Alexis Jensen earned the win as a pitcher
Nebraska softball (43-6, 23-1) concluded the regular season on Sunday against Penn State (32-20, 11-13). The Huskers capped off the season and the weekend with a strong 13-5 win to sweep the Nittany Lions.
Nebraska's regular-season of 43-6 marked a program-best .878 regular-season win percentage. The Huskers' 23-1 Big Ten record is also a program best and ties the Big Ten record for conference wins in a season, excluding the 2021 COVID-19 season.
Nebraska proved itself the outright conference champs in the batter's box, totaling 15 hits and four home runs for 12 RBIs. Jordy Frahm accounted for two home runs, finishing the day 4-for-4 with three RBIs. Jesse Farrell and Alexis Jensen contributed one home run apiece. Jensen (21-2) also won in the pitching circle, tossing 4.0 innings in relief and throwing four strikeouts against five hits and two runs.
Kylee Magee started the game and threw three strikeouts against four hits and three runs across 3.0 innings. Hannah Coor and Kacie Hoffmann both finished 2-for-4. Ava Kuszak and Lauren Camenzind each earned one hit and two RBIs.
The Huskers now head to College Park, Maryland, for the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament, which is set to begin on Wednesday. Nebraska earned a first-round bye and the No. 1 seed in the tournament and will play on Thursday.
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Q&A
What was Nebraska softball's final record for the regular season?
Nebraska softball concluded the regular season with a record of 43-6.
How did Nebraska softball perform in the Big Ten this season?
Nebraska finished with a 23-1 record in the Big Ten, marking a program best and tying the conference record for wins in a season.
Who were the standout players in Nebraska's final game against Penn State?
Jordy Frahm hit two home runs and had three RBIs, while Jesse Farrell and Alexis Jensen each contributed one home run.
