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Nebraska Baseball Earns First Win of 2023 5-4 Over South Alabama
The Nebraska baseball team picked up their first win of the season on Friday night defeating the South Alabama Jaguars 5-4 to open their weekend series. Emmett Olson was solid, giving up four runs, but just two earned runs. Max Anderson had two hits while Ben Columbus had three runs batted in for the Huskers. After a scoreless first inning, Nebraska got the scoring started in the second. Garrett Anglim put a ball over the fence in left to put the Huskers up 1-0.
Nebraska Baseball Eliminated From Big Ten Tournament Contention
Jon Johnston With a win on Sunday and a Purdue loss, Nebraska could have found themselves in the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha. Instead, Purdue and Maryland sat on the sidelines and watched as clouds, but no rain passed over West Lafayette for several hours before deciding that Maryland needed to catch a bus to fly back home. Purdue and Maryland had no motivation to play on Sunday and it showed in the lack of urgency to try and get in the game.
Nebraska Softball and Baseball Gamethread
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK After a win yesterday against North Texas, the Nebraska softball team faces a step up in competition against the seventh overall seed the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Meanwhile, Nebraska baseball is currently in action against the Michigan State Spartans. A Nebraska win and a Purdue loss would put the Huskers in the Big Ten Tournament next week in Omaha. Purdue looks like they will not try and play today and hope they can claim weather.
Nebraska Softball/Baseball Open Thread
The Nebraska softball team opens up NCAA Regional play tonight against the North Texas Mean green while the Huskers baseball team needs a win against Michigan State to have any shot at playing in the Big Ten Tournament. After winning the Big Ten tournament last weekend against Michigan, the Huskers open up play in the Stillwater Regional as the second seed. The team faces off against the automatic qualifier out of Conference USA in North Texas.
Nebraska Baseball Sweeps New Mexico State With Walk-Off
It was not pretty, but it still counts as a victory for the Huskers. Nebraska had just one hit on the scoreboard until the eighth inning as Rorik Maltrud pitched an outstanding game for New Mexico State. Nebraska started freshman Drew Christo and he did not make it out of the first inning. He walked three Aggies, threw a wild pitch, and gave up a hit to start his first career game. Luckily for Nebraska, a double play prevented any runs from scoring in the first.
Report: Bill Moos to Leave Nebraska Athletic Department
A shocker to the Nebraska community as Bill Moos has been confirmed as no longer being in charge of Husker Athletics. Moos who is 70 years old, was thought to be nearing retirement, but the announcement of his depature comes as a shock to Husker fans and media alike. BREAKING: Bill Moos' tenure as Nebraska's athletic director is over, sources have confirmed to the Journal Star.
Nebraska Sees Their Season End in 6-2 Loss to Arkansas in NCAA Regional Final
Nebraska grabbed an early lead, but Arkansas managed to come back and has advanced to the NCAA Super Regional after a 6-2 win on Monday night. Luke Roskam homered in his final game and Cade Povich had a solid start for the Huskers. Going up against Jaxon Wiggins, Nebraska went down in order in the first. Povich worked around a two out walk to also put up a scoreless first. Wiggins fell behind Roskam and Roskam made him pay.
NCAA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMETHREAD: Nebraska vs. Arkansas
Cade Povich and the Huskers have one last game to win to make a huge statement. The junior left hander gets the chance to start for the Huskers as they attempt to take out the top overall seed in their own home ballpark. Povich will come back after throwing 64 pitches in the regional opener Friday against the Northeastern Huskies. He struggled and left after his shortest start of the year. Going for the Hogs will be freshman right hander Jaxon Wiggins. Who wants it more?
NEBRASKA UPSETS ARKANSAS 5-3 GAME SEVEN IS NEEDED.
GIVE US A GAME SEVEN. Nebraska completed a come from behind victory over the #1 Arkansas Razorbacks 5-3 to force a game seven on Monday night. Kyle Perry and Spencer Schwellenbach combined to hold the Hogs to just three runs while Griffin Everitt had a two run single that proved the difference for the Huskers. The Hogs were the visiting team, so they got the first crack at Perry. He struck out a a pair in a 1-2-3 first inning.
NCAA Fayetteville Regional Championship Gamethread: #1 Arkansas vs. #19 Nebraska
Nebraska took care of the New Jersey Institute of Technology this afternoon 18-4 and now will look to push the Fayetteville Regional to an if necessary game tomorrow night. Kyle Perry gets the ball for the Huskers and Lael Lockhart gets the ball for the Razorbacks. The Huskers will look to continue their hot start at the plate from today. Nebraska set a season high for runs with 18 against NJIT. Four Huskers hit home runs, and the bullpen was mostly saved for tonight.
Nebraska Advances to First NCAA Regional Title Game Against Arkansas With 18-4 Rout of NJIT
It was close early, but then it was not. Nebraska scored fourteen runs in the fourth and fifth innings combined and cruised to a 18-4 victory in an elimination contest on Sunday afternoon. Joe Acker went 4-5 for the Huskers and Shay Schanaman made possibly his best start of the season for a Nebraska pitching staff needing all the help it can get. Schanaman worked around a two out error by Cam Chick at second to put up a zero on the scoreboard. The Huskers took an early lead thanks to Acker.
Nebraska Baseball Vs. NJIT Elimination Gamethread
After falling to the #1 overall seed Arkansas by a score of 5-1 last night, Nebraska needs to battle back and defeat the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders this afternoon to earn a rematch against the Hogs. NJIT took on Arkansas on Friday afternoon, falling by a final score of 13-8. The Highlanders put up a good fight and earned the respect of the crowd. Last night, multiple NJIT players made their way into the stadium to watch the Huskers and Hogs battle it out.
#1 Arkansas Tops #19 Nebraska 5-1 in Fayetteville Regional Action
The #19 Nebraska Baseball team battled, but fell short to the #1 Arkansas Razorbacks 5-1 Saturday night. Chance Hroch gave up four hits, but 10 walks and a hit batter doomed the Huskers in winners bracket action. Working against Razorback ace Patrick Wicklander, Nebraska could not muster any runs in the first inning. They got a two out walk from Spencer Schwellenbach, but nothing else. Arkansas found the scoreboard with the first batter in the bottom of the first.
Nebraska Baseball Opens NCAA Fayetteville Regional With 8-6 Victory Over Northeastern
Fayetteville, Ark- Come Back and Hold On. In possibly the most Nebraska like game of the season, the Huskers fought back adversity and found a way to win. Cade Povich did not pitch well, but the bullpen came through in a big way and the offense had enough timely hitting that Nebraska has moved into the winners bracket for a date with the #1 Arkansas Razorbacks tomorrow night. Both teams went scoreless in the first inning before the Huskies cracked the scoreboard in the second.
Spencer Schwellenbach, Max Anderson, and Will Bolt Highlight Big Ten Baseball Awards
The Big Ten announced their first, second, and third teams in baseball on Sunday morning. Spencer Schwellenbach was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. Max Anderson won the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Will Bolt was named the Coach of the Year as the Huskers won the 2021 Big Ten Title. Schwellenbach, a likely first round draft pick is the first Husker to be selected as Player of the Year since Alex Gordon was selected back in 2005.
Nebraska Baseball Splits Mother’s Day Doubleheader
The Nebraska baseball team has finally beat Rutgers! Nebraska routed the Scarlett Knights 15-5 after being swept by them last weekend at Hawks Field. The Huskers also dropped a morning contest to the Indiana Hoosiers, falling by a score of 4-2. In the morning game, Nebraska sent out Shay Schanaman for a Sunday morning start. Indiana countered with the Big Ten leader in ERA Gabe Bierman. After Bierman sat the Huskers down in the first inning.
Husker Baseball Walks Off Indiana 7-6
It was a weird and wild game, but the Nebraska baseball team got a much needed 7-6 walkoff win over the #17 Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon. Cade Povich pitched four strong innings before a rain delay ended his day early. The offense took advantage of five Hoosier errors to start their weekend with a win. Povich started quickly, he struck out six of the first seven batters he faced, holding the Hoosiers scoreless through two innings.
Sunday Funday! Nebraska Baseball Wins 9-6 in 12 Innings
What a game. The Nebraska baseball team gave up a 6-0 lead, but still managed to find a way to win their seventh consecutive series 9-6 in 12 innings. Max Anderson had four runs batted in and the bullpen pitched seven scoreless innings for the Huskers. The Huskers had a good go against Spartan started Wyatt Rush in the first inning. Joe Acker started the game off with a walk. Spencer Schwellenbach was hit by a pitch, and then a walk to Cam Chick loaded the bases.
Povich Pitches Huskers Past Spartans 4-0
Cade Povich matched his career high, pitching seven strong innings as Nebraska opened their weekend series at Michigan State with a 4-0 victory. Nebraska pushes its win streak to five games and stays in first place another night. Povich and Spartan starter Mason Erla were each effective early. Erla set the first nine Huskers down in order. Povich worked around a one out single in the second and a leadoff single in the third inning.
Nebraska Baseball Clinches Series Against Penn State with 11-2 Win
Nebraska jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, securing their fifth straight series win with a 11-2 win. Jaxon Hallmark reached base five times to lead the offense while Chance Hroch had a strong outing on the mound. The Huskers jumped all over Penn State starter Conor Larkin in the first inning. Table setters Joe Acker and Hallmark started the inning with a pair of hits. Spencer Schwellenbach followed with a two run double down the right field line.
Nebraska Baseball Gamethread: Penn State Game Two
A day after the Huskers opened the series with a 8-2 win last night, Nebraska goes for their fourth consecutive series victory this afternoon. Chance Hroch will get the ball for the Huskers while Conor Larkin takes the mound for Penn State. Nebraska will look for a fast start against Larkin. Larkin has won his past two starts against Michigan State and Rutgers. Larkin might be the Lions best starting pitcher, as he his given his team a chance to win every game he has pitched in.
Nebraska Baseball Defeats Penn State 8-2
It took awhile, but the Nebraska offense broke through in the eighth inning for a crucial 8-2 series opening win against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Jaxon Hallmark led the offense going 2-3, while also drawing two walks for the Huskers. Nebraska and Penn State traded scoreless first innings. The Huskers had a base runner thrown out at third in the first inning, while starting pitcher Cade Povich worked around a one out double to keep the Lions scoreless.
Husker Baseball Hammers Maryland 14-3, Win Fourth Straight Series
On what the Nebraska Baseball team calls Championship Sunday, the Huskers erupted in the second inning for five runs and never looked back as they took the rubber match 14-3 to clinch their fourth consecutive series win. Shay Schanaman struck out 11 Terrapins in a strong bounce back outing for Nebraska. Schanaman had strong top of the first inning as he struck out a pair of Terrapins in a 1-2-3 effort. Jason Savacool answered Schanaman with a 11 pitch 1-2-3 first inning as well.
Nebraska Wins Series Opener 5-2 Over Maryland
The Nebraska baseball team remained undefeated at Hawks Field, picking up a series opening 5-2 win over the visiting Maryland Terrapins on Friday afternoon. Spencer Schwellenbach drove in three runs, while Cade Povich pitched 6.1 innings of solid baseball for the Huskers. Povich managed to work around a leadoff hit batter for a non tradition 1-2-3 first inning. He picked off the hit batter and recorded a strikeout.
Nebraska Baseball Wins Series with 12-7 Easter Victory over Illinois
The Nebraska baseball team came roaring back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Illinois Illini 12-7 in a Easter Sunday contest. Nebraska won their third straight series while remaining in first place in the Big Ten standings. Easter did not get off to a good start for the Huskers. They quickly went down in order and soon fell behind on the scoreboard. Working against Husker starter Shay Schanaman Taylor Jackson was able to draw a leadoff walk.
Nebraska Baseball Wins 8-6 over Illinois, Jumps into First Place in Big Ten
What looked like a pitchers duel turned into a slugfest as the Huskers took the series opener at Illinois with a 8-6 win. Spencer Schwellenbach had three hits and got the save on the mound for the Huskers. The game started slow as both starting pitchers settled in nicely. Nathan Lavender and Cade Povich both started the game strong. Lavender gave up a single in each of the first two innings, while Povich set Illinois down in order for both frames. Nebraska would start the scoring in the third inning.
Shay Schanaman Stars as Nebraska Sweeps Minnesota 10-2
Nebraska finished off a weekend sweep of the last place Minnesota Golden Gophers with a 10-2 win on Sunday afternoon. Shay Schanaman gave up a leadoff hit and then proceeded to retire 22 of the next 23 batters for the Huskers. Luke Roskam drove in three runs for the Huskers to pace the offense. Schanaman started the game by giving up a single to leadoff man Andrew Wilhite. Wilhite moved to third on an errant pickoff throw by Schanaman with one out.
Husker Baseball Takes Two From Minnesota, Goes for Sweep Tomorrow
The winning streak has hit four and for the first time this season, Nebraska has a chance to break out the brooms on Sunday afternoon after a pair of wins against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday. The Huskers came from behind winning game one 6-4, while the offense put up 17 runs in a 17-5 seven inning mercy rule win. In game one, the Huskers sent out Senior Chance Hroch to start. He worked an eight pitch first inning to bring the hitters to the plate.
Nebraska Baseball Defeats Iowa 13-8, Wins Weekend Series
The Nebraska baseball team 7-4 (7-4 Big Ten) took the Sunday rubber match 13-8 from the Iowa Hawkeyes to win the season series. Nebraska jumped on Iowa quickly with a big six run second inning, while also getting several bullpen arms work in the later innings. Going against Iowa pitcher Duncan Davitt who limited the Huskers to just one run last weekend, Nebraska got off to a fast start. Joe Acker and Jaxon Hallmark started the game with walks off of Davitt.
Nebraska Baseball Doubleheader Game Thread: Huskers Take on Buckeyes and Hawkeyes
The Nebraska baseball team is back in action this morning as the Huskers look to keep pace at the top of the Big Ten standings. Nebraska sits at 5-1 in the Big Ten, currently a half game behind the Michigan Wolverines who are 6-1. This morning Nebraska faces off against Ohio State for the second time this weekend. The Huskers are going with a different lineup this morning in game one with some familiar faces getting some playing time. Mojo Hagge is back in the lineup and leading off for the Huskers.
Nebraska Baseball Defeats Iowa 4-0, Win Streak hits 5 games
The Nebraska baseball team (5-1, 5-1 Big Ten) shut out the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-4, 2-4 Big Ten) in a Saturday morning matchup. Bryce Matthews homered for the Huskers, while Chance Hroch and the bullpen shut out the Hawkeyes for their third shutout of the season. With the early morning start, both teams had a hard time finding any offense in the beginning innings. Iowa starter Drew Irvine and Hroch both posted easy 1-2-3 first innings.
Husker Baseball Tied for First in Big Ten, Takes Series from Purdue with 4-0 Sunday Victory
The Nebraska Baseball team (3-1, 3-1 Big Ten) shut out the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 1-3 Big Ten) 4-0 in the Sunday series finale. Spencer Schwellenbach and Jack Steil each hit home runs for the Huskers who currently sit tied for the Big Ten lead after their first weekend of play. The Huskers came out of the gates early on Sunday morning. Schwellenbach took Purdue starting pitcher Jett Jackson deep on a 2-1 count to get the scoring started for the Huskers.
Nebraska Early Morning Sports Gamethread
It is a busy sports Saturday for Husker athletics. The Nebraska Baseball team finishes off their opening four game series against the Purdue Boilermakers this morning. The Nebraska Bowling team is fighting for a tournament title at the Music City Open this morning. Both of the tennis teams are in action, with the women taking on Penn State, while the men travel to Purdue. Nebraska will play Northwestern in basketball to bring a close to the regular season this afternoon.
Ernest Hausmann Commits to Nebraska
Ernest Hausmann has become the first known commitment to the Nebraska football team in the 2022 class. The 6’3” linebacker out of Columbus is the fifth highest rated player in Nebraska according to 24/7 sports. He choose the Huskers over offers from Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, and Arizona State. My Next Chapter...
Nebraska Baseball Sweeps Purdue in Saturday Doubleheader
After suffering a hard fought loss Friday afternoon, the Nebraska Baseball team (2-1, 2-1 Big Ten) swept the Purdue Boilermakers in a Saturday doubleheader. Nebraska won the first game 7-2 in the scheduled seven innings, while the mercy rule was applied in the second game with the Huskers prevailing 10-0. In the first game, Nebraska started Chance Hroch. Hroch worked around trouble during the afternoon, with the help of his defense.
Nebraska Baseball Gamethread: Purdue Doubleheader
Nebraska gets a chance to go back out on the diamond and look for their first win of the season today against the Purdue Boilermakers in a doubleheader. Nebraska had three leads yesterday, but could not get the job done falling to the Boilermakers 6-5. Chance Hroch gets the start for the Huskers in the first game of the doubleheader. The graduate transfer from New Mexico will go against Calvin Schapira of Purdue. Hroch will be interesting to watch as he pitched in a very friendly hitter environment.
Breaking Down the Husker Baseball Team: Outfielders
After taking a look at who will be in the infield for the Huskers, we now take a look at the outfield. The Huskers have some key returning pieces, but welcome several new faces to the outfield. The big loss for the Huskers is that Aaron Palensky is gone. Palensky was the big bat in the middle of the order who was a power threat. He decided after the end of last season to sign with the New York Yankees.
Nebraska Baseball: Infield Preview
Two weeks of the college baseball season, and no Big Ten team has played a game. That will change this week as Nebraska heads down to Round Rock, Texas to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. We start our team preview this week with taking a look at boys who will be on the infield for the Huskers this year. Nebraska will need to replace their starting first baseman from last year. Ty Roseberry started the season for the Huskers before he was replaced by freshman Luke Boynton.
Nebraska Football Parents Threaten to Sue Big Ten
Eleven sets of parents have enlisted the help of former Speaker of the Legislature of Nebraska Mike Flood. Flood has sent a letter from the law firm Jewell & Collins of Norfolk, Nebraska to Kevin Warren and the Big Ten Conference threatening a lawsuit unless certain documents are made available to the parents. The full letter that was submitted to Warren and the Big Ten Conference from the eleven sets of parents can be viewed below.
Nebraska Baseball Takes Series Against Columbia
The Nebraska baseball team (5-8, 0-0 Big Ten) got back on track taking three out of four games from the Columbia Lions in their first weekend at home. Nebraska won the opener on Friday before splitting a doubleheader on Saturday and winning on Sunday. Nebraska won with Kyle Perry on the mound for the Huskers. Husker pitches combined to strikeout 16 Columbia batters. Max Schreiber and Paul Tillotson came out of the bullpen and preserved the Husker lead.
Beautiful Baseball! Nebraska vs Columbia Lions Gamethread
It is time for baseball in Nebraska. The Nebraska baseball team (2-7, 0-0 Big Ten) hosts the Columbia Lions to open up a six game homestand. Nebraska hosts Columbia for four games this weekend and then welcomes Northern Colorado for a pair of midweek games next week. Nebraska will get to face Billy Black while Kyle Perry takes the mound for the Huskers. Black threw well last week against Fresno State. He gave up five runs on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts.
Nebraska Baseball Series Preview: Columbia University Lions
It is good to be back home! Nebraska opens up the home slate of their 2020 schedule with the Columbia Lions (0-4, 0-0 Ivy League) visiting Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for the first time in history. Nebraska and Columbia are scheduled for a four game series with Saturday being a doubleheader between the two teams. Nebraska comes back to Lincoln just 2-7 and sporting an ugly 8.61 team ERA.
Nebraska Baseball Game Thread: Arizona State Game Three
Today is the final game of a three game set against Arizona State. Yesterday was not pretty, the day before was not pretty. In fact, Nebraska has played some of it’s worst baseball in recent years. Let’s hope today is better. Sunday, March 1 • 1:30 p.m. (CT) Online Stream: Pac-12.com Radio: Husker Sports Network Cade Povich (0-2) vs. Justin Fall (0-0)
Nebraska Baseball: Arizona State Game Two Gamethread
Last night was not pretty. Nebraska’s losing streak is now at six games after a 13-5 loss in last nights series opener against Arizona State. Nebraska had to go with a bullpen game after Gareth Stroh was scratched from his start with elbow soreness. Tonight, Nebraska gets to send Colby Gomes back out to the mound for his third start of the season. He was solid in his last start for the Huskers, but was unable to pick up the win. Saturday, Feb.
Previewing Nebraska’s Trip to Arizona State
The Nebraska baseball team (1-5) travels to Phoenix Municipal Stadium this weekend to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (6-3). Nebraska looks to get back in the win column after going winless in last weeks tournament in San Diego. Arizona State is currently riding a five game win streak going into this weekends series against the Huskers. This series is the return trip after ASU made the trip to Lincoln for second to last weekend of conference play last season.
Nebraska Baseball Gamethread: Arizona State Game One
It’s baseball night in America. Okay, it is really time for Nebraska to get back to playing good baseball and hopefully defeating a ranked Arizona State team! That would be cool! The good news for Nebraska is that Friday nights have not been a problem for the offense! We are very good on Friday night as we average 15 runs in the first game of the series! We also average giving up over 11 runs in the first night of the series.
Nebraska Baseball Swept at Tony Gwynn Classic
The Nebraska baseball team (1-5) lost to the Arizona Wildcats to finish the Tony Gwynn Classic 0-3. Nebraska dropped close games to the University of San Diego (12-11), San Diego State (4-2), and Arizona (3-2). Friday Night - Lost to San Diego 12-11 This was an ugly game that the Huskers are going to hope does not haunt them in the future. Nebraska blew multiple leads in this game, and committed four errors to get the weekend off on the wrong foot.
Nebraska Baseball Gamethread: San Diego State
Oh boy. Nebraska looks to get back on the baseball diamond after blowing a 7-0 lead last night in a 12-11 loss to the University of San Diego. Nebraska has had no problem scoring runs in their first four games, but the pitching has been a problem. Colby Gomes gets the ball for the Huskers who look to allow less than seven runs for the first time in five games this season. Nebraska is batting .329 but is allowing opponents to hit .306. The Huskers also have a problem with defense.
Nebraska Baseball: Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament Preview
The Nebraska baseball team (1-2) heads out west to San Diego for the Tony Gwynn classic this weekend. The Huskers will look to bounce back after dropping the last two games of their series last week against Baylor. Nebraska starts out with a trip to Fowler Park to take on the San Diego Toreros on Friday night. Gareth Stroh will get the ball for the Huskers, while Jack Hyde gets the ball for the home team.
Nebraska Baseball Vs. San Diego Gamethread
The Nebraska baseball team gets back on the diamond Friday night as they take on the San Diego Toreros. Nebraska will play three different teams this weekend as they take on San Diego tonight, San Diego State tomorrow night and finish the weekend with Arizona on Saturday. San Diego is playing their second home game of the season, as they beat UC-Irvine 8-4 on Tuesday night. Nebraska has been off since last Sunday when they lost to Baylor 7-2.
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