Frahm Pitches Gem in Huskers’ Win Over GCU

Jordy Frahm threw a one-hit shutout with 16 strikeouts and the No. 1 Nebraska softball team defeated the Grand Canyon Lopes, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium. 

With the win, the Huskers extended their win streak to 23, which ties the school record for consecutive wins. Nebraska now sits at 48-6 on the season, while GCU fell to 53-9. 

Hannah Coor posted two hits and an RBI for the Big Red offense, while Jordy Frahm and Bella Bacon each added a hit. 

Frahm (19-4) earned the win in the circle after tossing 16 strikeouts, which tied her career high. She allowed only one hit and no runs, along with no walks. 

Nebraska finally broke through in the fifth, when Frahm reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on a Coor triple. Coor went home on a GCU error to give NU a 2-0 lead.

The Huskers will play in the regional final game tomorrow, May 17, at 2 p.m. (CT). 

Television information for the game will be determined after all games today have been completed. Information will be updated on huskers.com and on @huskersoftball on Instagram, X and Facebook. The game can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network and on B107.3 FM. 

Notes

• Nebraska now has 23 straight wins, which ties the school record for consecutive wins. 
• Nebraska has 15 shutouts this season.
• Jordy Frahm has now reached base in 43 straight games.
• Frahm recorded 16 Ks today for her fifth double-digit strikeout effort of the season. The 16 Ks also tied her career high and is the most by a Husker in an NCAA Tournament game since Ashley DeBuhr recorded 17 against Iowa in 2005. 
• The Huskers are 71-58 all-time in NCAA Tournament games and 60-39 in NCAA Regional games. 
• Nebraska has 10 wins over ranked teams this season.