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Nebraska Softball Sweeps Minnesota as Baseball Takes Series From No. 12 USC

The dominant weekend tightened Nebraska’s grip on the Big Ten race.

Overview

  • The 11-2 six-inning finale Sunday in Minneapolis completed the softball sweep and extended Nebraska’s win streak to 11, improving the Huskers to 36-6 overall and 17-1 in Big Ten play.
  • Jordy Frahm set the tone with a complete-game 4-0 shutout Friday, then returned Sunday to throw four perfect relief innings with six strikeouts and added a two-run homer.
  • Saturday’s 17-2 run-rule rout featured two grand slams and a 10-run fifth inning, with Hannah Coor and Jesse Farrell supplying the slams in a display of lineup depth.
  • Nebraska baseball secured its series over No. 12 USC with an 8-7 walk-off Friday and a 12-2 win Saturday, highlighted by Carson Jasa’s complete game and third-inning homers from Drew Grego, Dylan Carey and Case Sanderson.
  • USC ace Mason Edwards became the first Division I pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts this season on Friday, underscoring the quality of the opponent Nebraska beat as both programs build momentum into midweek games.