Frahm Sets Record in Huskers’ 4-1 Victory Over No. 7 Bruins
The Nebraska softball team achieved a remarkable victory over the No. 7 UCLA Bruins with a score of 4-1 on Friday night at Bowlin Stadium. In this victory, Jordy Frahm set a significant milestone by becoming the first player in Nebraska history to secure eight saves in a single season, breaking the previous record of seven set by head coach Rhonda Revelle in 1983.
Game Highlights
- Final Score: Nebraska 4, UCLA 1
- Date: March 27, 2023
- Stadium: Bowlin Stadium, Nebraska
- Season Records:
- Nebraska: 25-5 (7-0 Big Ten)
- UCLA: 28-4 (9-1 Big Ten)
Offensive Leaders
- Hannah Camenzind: Three RBIs, one home run, two walks
- Kacie Hoffmann: One RBI
- Hannah Coor: Two hits
Pitching Performance
Alexis Jensen (12-2) was instrumental in the win, pitching five innings while allowing one run and four hits. Jensen recorded six strikeouts and issued one walk. Jordy Frahm followed up with a stellar performance, achieving her record-breaking save by pitching two hitless innings.
Scoring Summary
- UCLA: Scored first with an RBI single in the fourth inning.
- Nebraska:
- Fifth inning: H. Camenzind hit a two-run home run, giving Nebraska a 2-1 lead.
- Sixth inning:
- Coor doubled and scored from a Hoffmann single.
- Caneda, pinch running for Hoffmann, advanced and scored on a walk by H. Camenzind, extending the lead to 4-1.
Game Conclusion
The Husker defense dominated in the seventh inning, retiring three batters in a row to secure the victory. Nebraska’s triumph marked their first win against UCLA since March 29, 1987, and improved their current winning streak to 14 games.
Upcoming Match
Nebraska will face off against UCLA once more on March 28 at 2 p.m. (CT). The game will be streamed on B1G+ and will air on the Huskers Radio Network.
Historical Context
This victory reinforces Nebraska’s strong season, as their current record of 25-5 marks the best start in 30 games since 2011, when they achieved a 27-3 record.
