Nebraska softball run-rules Wisconsin 12-2 to sweep the series

Nebraska softball (33-6, 14-1) wrapped up its series with Wisconsin (22-15, 7-8) on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers toppled the Badgers 12-2 in five innings, sweeping their fourth Big Ten series on the season.

Nebraska built a 5-0 lead over Wisconsin by the bottom of the fourth. But the Huskers erupted in the fifth, scoring seven runs to go up 12-1. Nebraska finished with 10 hits, 11 RBIs and three home runs.

Ava Kuszak and Jordy Frahm struck the Huskers' three home runs, and each contributed eight RBIs. Kuszak hit two home runs for two runs each to go 2-for-4. Frahm also batted 2-for-4 and earned all four RBIs on a grand slam.

Alexis Jensen, Kacie Hoffmann and Lauren Camenzind all earned an RBI. Jensen batted 2-for-3, hitting a career-high two doubles. Hoffman finished 2-for-2 and L. Camenzind hit 1-for-3. Hannah Camenzind scored three runs for Nebraska.

Jensen (17-2) also grabbed the win in the circle, pitching 4.0 innings. She tallied three strikeouts and surrendered one hit and one run. Frahm took over in the fifth and fired one strikeout against two hits and a run.

The Huskers remain on the road for their next series, taking on Minnesota starting Friday. The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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