HuskerMax Big Ten Softball Power Rankings: Nebraska Holding Strong in Top 3 as Conference Play Begins

The Huskers slipped a spot and are looking to get a B1G series win at Ohio State this weekend.

Abbie Squier (8) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer. | Amarillo Mullen

Preseason tournament season is officially over, and the Big Ten saw some of its members separate themselves from the rest.

Conference begins Friday with several intriguing matchups including Nebraska at Ohio State and Oregon at Washington.

The most important series this weeks is between the Huskers and Buckeyes. Whoever wins the series will help solidify their position for the postseason. This could potentially be the toughest matchup for NU this spring when it comes to conference play and is a prime opportunity for the Huskers to prove just how good they really are.

It has been a of couple of weeks since Huskers on SI released its set of Power Rankings but there is not better time than now for an update.

1. UCLA (24-4)
Previous: 1

The Bruins (24-4) play their first-ever @B1GSoftball games this week with a three-game series versus Purdue at Easton Stadium to open conference play.

Action begins Friday night at 6 p.m. (PT).

Game Notes: https://t.co/f6Z2OhlmKO pic.twitter.com/0UwYDDyI6p

— UCLA Softball (@UCLASoftball) March 13, 2025

2. Oregon (24-2)
Pervious: 4

Check out those numbers vs. the Top 25!@GreinLyndsey rises to the top of the @D1Softball Week 5 rankings.#GoDucks | #Version7 pic.twitter.com/4tFGwHvyOp

— Oregon Softball (@OregonSB) March 12, 2025

3. Nebraska (19-6)
Previous: 2

Wanna watch all 8 Husker homers from this weekend? 🥎💥 pic.twitter.com/XSS5svUofm

— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) March 11, 2025

4. Ohio State (18-5-1)
Previous: 6

After their win against Notre Dame, @ohiostatesb is ready for conference play‼️👏

🥎 The Buckeyes welcome No. 21 Nebraska to Buckeye Field for three games this weekend beginning TODAY at 6 p.m. 🙌#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/J4yoCzKmv2

— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) March 14, 2025

5. Washington (20-7)
Previous: 9

.@D1SOFTBALL NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

>> https://t.co/YxCq7CzKlE#MightyAreTheWomen x @alexisdeboer22 pic.twitter.com/YCGRi42nui

— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) March 11, 2025

6. Indiana (19-5)
Previous: 5

7. Michigan (18-7)
Previous: 10

8. Wisconsin (16-8)
Previous: 7

9. Iowa (16-8)
Previous: 11

.@jalenmarieadams was 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 against St. Thomas 😮‍💨#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/tAATnpbrwa

— Iowa Softball (@iowasoftball) March 14, 2025

10. Northwestern (9-9)
Previous: 3

11. Purdue (15-9)
Previous: 12

12. Minnesota (11-13)
Previous: 14

13. Penn State (12-11)
Previous: 13

14. Illinois (12-9)
Previous: 15

15. Rutgers (13-15)
Previous: 16

16. Maryland (10-11)
Previous: 8

17. Michigan State (7-9)
Previous: 17

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