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Nebraska Sweeps Michigan to Open Big Ten Play

Depth across the roster carried the Huskers through a weather-shifted doubleheader as a patchwork catching plan and late-inning poise backed a surging staff.

Overview

  • Nebraska took the Friday opener 5-2 as freshman Alexis Jensen went 2-for-2 with a walk, three RBIs, and her first career home run while striking out eight over six innings.
  • Closer Jordy Frahm earned her sixth save and ended Game 1 by striking out Lauren Putz with the bases loaded, leaving her one shy of tying a school saves record set in 1983 by coach Rhonda Revelle.
  • The series concluded Saturday with a doubleheader moved up for expected bad weather, and Nebraska won both games, 8-4 and 5-2, to complete the sweep.
  • With three primary catchers sidelined, a Camenzind stepped in behind the plate on short notice, drawing public praise from Revelle for steadying the defense through the series.
  • Ava Kuszak delivered key power on Saturday, and senior Katelyn Caneda added timely two-run homers as Nebraska improved to 19-5 overall and 1-0 in conference play.