Huskers Dominate Badgers for Fourth Big Ten Sweep of the Year

The No. 7 Nebraska Huskers showcased a commanding performance against the Wisconsin Badgers, winning 12-2 in five innings during a recent Big Ten matchup in Madison, Wisconsin. This victory marked the Huskers’ fourth sweep of a Big Ten series this season, elevating their record to 33-6, with a stellar 14-1 in conference play.

Offensive Highlights

Ava Kuszak and Jordy Frahm were standout players, each driving in four runs. Kuszak’s contributions included two home runs, while Frahm’s performance featured a grand slam. Other notable contributions came from:

• Alexis Jensen: Achieved a career-high with two doubles and added an RBI.
• Kacie Hoffmann: Recorded two hits paired with an RBI.
• Hannah Camenzind: Crossed the plate three times during the game.

Pitching Performance

The pitching staff was led by Alexis Jensen, who improved her record to 17-2. In four innings, she limited the Badgers to just one run and one hit, striking out three batters. Jordy Frahm closed the game, yielding one run in her inning of work.

Inning Breakdown

The scoring began early for Nebraska. Kuszak’s two-run homer in the top of the first inning gave the Huskers a 2-0 advantage. By the third inning, they had extended their lead to 4-0 after Jensen’s double and Hoffmann’s hitting efforts.

In the top of the fourth, Nebraska added another run thanks to a miscue by Wisconsin on a stolen base attempt. The Badgers finally scored in the bottom of the fourth, but the Huskers responded emphatically in the fifth.

• Top of the Fifth: Nebraska exploded for seven runs.
• Scoring Sequence: Jensen’s double, followed by walks to Hoffmann and Samantha Bland, set the stage for Frahm’s grand slam.
• Kuszak capped the scoring with her second two-run homer.

Despite Wisconsin’s attempt to rally with a solo home run in the fifth, Nebraska secured the 12-2 win under run-rule provisions.

Upcoming Schedule

The Huskers will face the Minnesota Golden Gophers next weekend from April 17-19. The series opener is set for 6 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 17, and will be available for streaming on B1G+ and through the Huskers Radio Network.

Season Insights

This victory illustrates Nebraska’s strength, as they have now swept four Big Ten series this year and achieved their best start in the conference since 2004. The team has secured wins in 21 of their last 22 games and holds a remarkable 10-1 record in true road contests.

Kuszak’s two homers and four RBIs were season highs, while Jensen’s two doubles marked a standout performance. Overall, Nebraska continues to dominate in their conference play, establishing themselves as a formidable force in the Big Ten.