Blevins, a senior from Sand Spring, Okla., also belted the first homer in Hawks Field history, a three-run shot in the fourth inning, as the Huskers broke open a 2-1contest with six runs in the fourth and 11more in the fifth, capitalizing on 13 walks by UNK pitching.

The Huskers, who have won four straight and six of their last seven to move to 7-3 on the season, pounded out 18 hits, including three each by designated hitter Jed Morris (Seabrook, Texas) and third baseman Brandon Eymann (Papillion, Neb.), while Morris and right fielder Drew Anderson drove in four runs apiece in the win.

Six Husker pitchers combined to throw a two-hitter and struck out 13 in the win NU allowed only one run, Eric West's RBI double in the fourth inning. Sophomore Dustin Timm (Yutan, Neb.) picked up his first career win, throwing two innings of one-hit ball with three strikeouts to improve to 1-1 on the season. After West's double, Husker hurlers retired the last 15 Lopers in order in lowering their team ERA to 2.54.

NU Coach Dave Van Horn was pleased with the Huskers' first performance in the 6,000-seat ballpark after 23 seasons at Buck Beltzer Stadium. Hawks Field, as well as the adjacent Bowlin Softball Stadium is part of the $29.53 million dollar Haymarket Park complex in downtown Lincoln.

"More than anything, I think it was good for us to play at home and for us to get a feel for the new park," Van Horn said. "I think it was great day for baseball here to see over 3,000 fans come out on a Tuesday afternoon. It's a different feeling than when you scrimmage here, and we wanted to get out and play in front somebody in front of a crowd."

Travis Boyll, who had UNK's only other hit, a first-inning single, took the loss, allowing eight runs on six hits in four innings to drop to 0-2. The Lopers are now winless in five games this season.

Nebraska's 23 runs was its highest single-game total since scoring an NCAA record 50 runs against Chicago State on March 16, 1999. The Huskers, who have not played its in-state rival since 1999, have now won 41 of the 42 meetings in the series.

The Huskers, who have won 10 straight games at home dating back to last season, return to action this Friday, when NU travels to Waco, Texas, to take on No. 14 Baylor. Friday's first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on the Pinnacle Sports Radio Network.

Source: University of Nebraska Athletic Dept.