Nebraska softball pitcher finalist for Freshman of the Year
Nebraska softball freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen has been named a finalist for the NFCA Freshman of the Year Award, joining Oklahoma’s Kai Minor and Kendall Wells in the top three. Jensen boasts a 24-2 record, a 2.45 ERA, and ranks nationally in strikeouts, walks, and wins, while also contributing offensively with a .329 batting average and six home runs.
Nebraska softball freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen has been selected as a finalist for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Freshman of the Year Award. She is one of three finalists, alongside Oklahoma’s Kai Minor and Kendall Wells, competing for the prestigious honor. Jensen has delivered an outstanding season, compiling a 24-2 record with a 2.45 earned run average (ERA) and 210 strikeouts across 145.2 innings pitched. Opponents have struggled against her, batting just .205 while drawing only 34 walks. Her dominance is further highlighted by her national rankings: fourth in strikeout-to-walk ratio (8.04), sixth in strikeouts per seven innings (10.1), and seventh in total wins. Offensively, Jensen has also contributed significantly, posting a .329 batting average with six home runs, four doubles, and 17 runs batted in (RBI). Her dual-threat performance has been a key factor in Nebraska’s success this season. The Huskers are currently in the NCAA Super Regional, hosting Oklahoma State. Jensen is set to pitch in the upcoming game on Friday at 4 p.m. CT, adding another high-stakes opportunity to her standout campaign. Her continued excellence could further solidify her case as a top contender for the NFCA award.
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