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The No. 8 Nebraska softball team rolled to a 5-0 win at Wisconsin, powered by Alexis Jensen’s 10 strikeouts in a complete game as the Huskers limited the Badgers to two hits; Jordy Frahm belted a triple and a double, Kacie Hoffmann drove in two runs, and Jesse Farrell hit a solo homer to boost Nebraska to 31-6 overall and 12-1 in the Big Ten, with a rematch scheduled for the next day.
The Nebraska women’s volleyball team will play Missouri at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6 as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week, marking volleyball’s first game at the historic venue; the doubleheader also features Penn State vs Kentucky and will be televised on FOX, with Nebraska also playing DePaul in Chicago during the week and tickets going on sale in April.
The No. 9 Nebraska softball team beat No. 7 UCLA 8-4 at Bowlin Stadium, fueled by four home runs (three in the second inning) to clinch the series. Hannah Camenzind drove in three with a three-run homer, while Alexis Jensen and Ava Kuszak also homer in the big second inning; Jordy Frahm added a homer and went 2-for-4. Jensen (13-2) earned the win over six innings, Frahm closed out the final frame, and Brynne Nally (2-1) took the loss for UCLA. Nebraska improves to 26-6, 8-1 Big Ten, while UCLA falls to 29-5, 10-2 Big Ten. This marked Nebraska’s first top-10 series win since 2013, and they’ll host Creighton on Tuesday.
Adam Carriker's Gut Reaction highlights real progress in Nebraska’s spring game: Jamal Rule flashed as a legitimate back, the RB room shows promise, the offensive line was solid and physical, Anthony Colandrea provided a new dimension with extended plays and downfield throws, TJ Lateef showed flashes, and the defense’s bigger, tougher line impressed. The key takeaway remains winning upfront, stopping the run, and playing situational football to translate spring momentum into the season, with Jahsear Whittington showing true grit. Nebraska won 25-17.
Nebraska softball edged No. 7 UCLA 4-1 at Bowlin Stadium as Jordy Frahm broke NU’s single-season saves record with eight, while Alexis Jensen earned the win and Hannah Camenzind drove in three runs with a homer. NU built a 2-1 lead in the fifth and added two insurance runs in the sixth, then Frahm closed with two scoreless innings. The Huskers improve to 25-5, 7-0 in the Big Ten, extend their win streak to 14, and secure their first series win over UCLA since 1987. The teams meet again tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT on B1G+.
Nebraska closed spring practice with the Red-White Spring Game, a 118-play scrimmage at Memorial Stadium that Team Nebraska won 22-17 over Team Huskers. Conor Booth had 82 rushing yards and scored the game-winning 32-yard TD, while Jamal Rule led all rushers with 119 yards. Anthony Colandrea threw two first-half TD passes for Team Huskers, and Lateef/Kaelin helped Team Nebraska mount a fourth-quarter comeback. The Huskers showed a solid offensive line and running attack, and the kicking unit went 4-for-4 in front of 27,188 fans.
Anthony Colandrea solidified himself as Nebraska’s No. 1 quarterback with quick processing and a strong downfield arm, though a late cross-body throw produced an interception; TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin offered depth behind him. True freshman Jamal Rule shined at running back with 121 yards on 10 carries and a TD, while Conor Booth added 87 yards and a TD to bolster the backups. Special teams went 4-for-4 on field goals, Archie Wilson pinned punts well, but kickoff returns and one muffed opening kickoff highlighted areas to improve. Attendance was 27,188, the lowest spring-game turnout since 2000, with questions about the early date and other factors as Rhule focuses on a tougher fall slate.
Iowa defeated Nebraska 77-71 in the NCAA Sweet 16 after a late miscommunication left Nebraska with only four players on the floor, capping a dramatic collapse that included an Alvaro Folgueiras dunk and a late foul shot. Head coach Fred Hoiberg took responsibility for the blunder as Nebraska’s season, despite a program-best 28-7 run, ends; Iowa’s Ben McCollum outcoached the Huskers and advances to the Elite Eight.
Nebraska's Red-White spring game offers the first live look at Matt Rhule's 2026 Huskers, featuring a deep quarterback room led by Anthony Colandrea, a running back rotation with Jamal Rule, a size-heavy transfer-in offensive line, and a defense built around more length and pressure; the scrimmage will reveal QB mobility, offensive explosiveness, line cohesion, and turnover potential as the team readies for fall.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg is one of four finalists for the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year after leading the Huskers to a school-record 28-7 season, their first NCAA Sweet 16, a 24-game win streak, 15 conference wins and a second-place finish—the program’s best in more than three decades. Finalists also include Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, Michigan’s Dusty May and Duke’s Jon Scheyer; the winner will be announced April 5 at the Naismith Awards Brunch during the Final Four, with fan voting counting for 5% of the total vote.
Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game details: buy tickets in advance (Thu-Fri $10 GA; Day-of $20 GA); use mobile tickets and note the cashless stadium for tickets and concessions. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.; general seating in the East/West lower bowls with no reserved seating; ADA access via Gate 3. No re-entry allowed and a clear bag policy is in effect. Parking options include campus garages and downtown lots; the Big Red Express will not operate. Rosters available via QR codes and Huskers.com; radio coverage starts at 9 a.m. on the Huskers Network, with BTN televising the game at 11 a.m. Proceeds from Saturday’s tickets go to wildfire relief efforts in Nebraska.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg took responsibility for a late-game lineup that had four players on the floor, which allowed a crucial Iowa bucket and helped seal the Sweet 16 loss in Houston.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule spoke after the final spring practice ahead of the Red-White Spring Game, emphasizing a new 4-2-5 defense under Rob Aurich and the importance of tackling, outlining a game format with color-coded teams and green-jersey quarterbacks, and stressing the recruiting impact of the weekend while noting a smooth return from spring break and strong fan support alongside no changes to player availability.
Experts are split on the Sweet 16 showdown between Nebraska (4 seed) and Iowa (9 seed) in Houston, the third meeting this season after Nebraska won in Lincoln in OT and Iowa won at home. Iowa arrives off a 73-72 upset of Florida; Nebraska beat Troy and Vanderbilt. Media outlets from Des Moines Register to Yahoo Sports show mixed predictions, with Nebraska highlighted for its elite pick-and-roll defense but no consensus on a winner. The winner advances to the Elite Eight to face Houston or Illinois in the South Region.
Payton Sandfort, an Iowa alum with a two-way NBA contract, watches with pride as his brother Pryce stars for Nebraska in a high-stakes Iowa–Nebraska Sweet 16 clash, while Payton balances G League duties and updates from Des Moines and Oklahoma City amid a family-centered rivalry.