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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 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.
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+.
A hub page compiling Softball America’s Week 8 Top 25 rankings along with links to weekly features such as high school and college players of the week, trend analyses, and conference power rankings.
Softball America’s Week 3 Top 25 recap highlights how teams are adjusting after the opening weeks, with the Clearwater Invitational influencing movement as Tennessee’s Lady Vols climb to No. 1 and others trend up or down.
No. 10 Nebraska Softball split its opening day at the UTSA Invitational, with freshman Alexis Jensen earning the win in her debut (10 strikeouts) and transfer catcher Jesse Farrell homering in both games. The Huskers beat Washington 8-5 and fell to No. 1 Texas 15-10, led by Farrell’s two homers and Hannah Coor’s early RBIs, while injuries and illness left NU shorthanded.
Caroline Stanton, the top-ranked softball recruit, has enrolled early at the University of Florida and will redshirt during the 2026 season, bringing her international experience and high school success to the team.
Oklahoma City secured seven medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through a long-term sports development strategy, transforming its identity with facilities like Riversport OKC and the Women's College World Series, leveraging its sports infrastructure and community engagement to become a notable Olympic host city.
The 2026 AUSL Softball League teams finalized their rosters through an Expansion Draft and an Allocation Draft, with key picks including Maya Brady and Kelly Maxwell, and plans to fill remaining spots at the upcoming College Draft.
Texas won its first women's softball national championship by defeating Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women's College World Series, highlighted by Mia Scott's grand slam in the fourth inning. The Longhorns secured the victory with strong pitching and timely hitting, ending a series of near misses in previous finals.
NiJaree Canady, a star pitcher for Texas Tech softball, has signed another seven-figure NIL contract, confirming her commitment to stay at Texas Tech and focus on their upcoming national championship game. Her decision to remain at Tech, after leading the team to the brink of a national title and making history, was influenced by the program's support and her desire to continue her successful career there.
Texas Tech evened the Women’s College World Series best-of-3 series against Texas with a 4-3 win in Game 2, setting up a decisive Game 3, after a closely contested match with key plays including a bases-loaded hit and strategic pitching changes.
Game 2 of the Women's College World Series between Texas Tech and Texas was delayed due to weather, with Texas leading 1-0 after a close 2-1 victory in Game 1, featuring strong pitching performances and a decisive hit by Reese Atwood.
The 2025 Women's College World Series finals feature No. 6 Texas vs. No. 12 Texas Tech, with games scheduled from June 4-6 at Oklahoma City. The series can be watched live on ESPN, ESPNU, and ESPN+, with the first game on June 4 at 8 p.m. ET, and potential subsequent games on June 5 and 6.
The Women's College World Series final features Texas and Texas Tech, with Texas favored due to their offensive power and historical dominance, while Texas Tech relies heavily on star pitcher NiJaree Canady to carry them to their first national championship. The best-of-three series begins Wednesday, highlighting a matchup between a powerhouse offense and a formidable pitcher-led team.