Badgers storm back to defeat Ramblers

Wednesday, April 8

Madison, WI

4:30 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

22-12

Loyola Chicago

17-19

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Loyola	1	0	2	3	0	0	0	6	11	1
Wisconsin	0	0	0	0	2	5	X	7	8	2

Jaclyn Showalter hugs Alivia Bark after a HR at Goodman Diamond.

Photo by: Maddox Durst

Badgers storm back to defeat Ramblers

April 08, 2026 | Softball

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UW plates seven unanswered runs in non-conference battle

By: Maddox Durst

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin softball team secured its second six-run comeback in as many wins, tallying seven unanswered runs between the fifth and the sixth inning to storm back and defeat Loyola Chicago 7-6 on Wednesday night.

Junior Hilary Blomberg, who tallied her 150th career hit earlier in the game, barreled a sacrifice fly to the outfield to break the 6-6 tie and give the Badgers (22-12, 7-5 B1G) their first lead of the game. Wisconsin put together another six-run comeback, as they most recently did so against Purdue this past Saturday in a 10-9 victory.

The Ramblers (17-19, 9-3 A10) jumped out to a quick start by scoring a run in the first against freshman Berritt Herr. Loyola Chicago continued to battle at the plate, stringing together quality at bats throughout the early showing—tallying 11 hits through the first five innings of play.

Between the third and fourth frame, the Ramblers posted a pair of crooked numbers to expand their advantage to 6-0.

In the fifth, the Badgers got on the board with a sacrifice fly from sophomore Hannah Conger. UW continued to rally in the frame, as senior Emily Bojan extended her on-base streak to 34 games with an RBI single to cut into the deficit.

After a shutout inning turned in by senior Shelby Jacobson, Wisconsin maintained the momentum with the bats in the bottom half of the sixth. Redshirt freshman Jaclyn Showalter continued to produce at the plate, launching a solo blast to the opposite field—marking her third home run in four games to make it 6-3 Ramblers.

The Badgers took advantage of a couple of defensive miscues turned in by Loyola Chicago, as freshman Addison Wery and sophomore Hannah Conger capitalized with RBI singles to cut it to 6-5. Bojan then floated a pitch to the outfield, as a run came across on an error to tie it up for the first time all night.

Blomberg's sacrifice fly gave the Badgers the advantage, as the unit never looked back—improving to 4-0 at Goodman Diamond this year.

Batting Cleanup:

With the win, Wisconsin improves its record 24-2-1 over Loyola Chicago.
The Badgers put together their second six-run comeback in as many wins, tied once again for the second-largest comeback in program history. UW erased a six-run deficit against Purdue this past Saturday.
Jaclyn Showalter hit her third home run in four games, launching a solo shot to spark the Badgers' rally in the sixth inning. The Hartland, Wis. native is now 6-for-14 (.429 BA) in her last four games
Emily Bojan has reached base in every game this season, extending her on-base streak to 34 games after putting together a 1-for-3 showing with a pair of RBI. The senior holds the second-longest on-base streak in program history.
Hilary Blomberg reached 150 hits in her career with a double to kick off the fourth inning. The Verona, Wis. native added to her on-base streak as well, reaching base in 19 consecutive games, which is tied for the eighth-longest in program history.
Shelby Jacobson stalled the Ramblers' offense in the circle, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings to secure her 10th win of the season.
Hannah Conger racked up her sixth multi-RBI of the game of the season, earning two in a 1-for-2 showing.

Up Next: The Badgers will return to Goodman Diamond on Friday, April 10, when they host No. 7/5 Nebraska for a three-game series. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m. CT, as the game will be televised on Big Ten Network.