Baseball: 2024
Baseball archive: 2024
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June
Three former Husker pitchers start on the same night for their MLB clubs.
Brett Sears earns second-team All-America honors from the NCBWA, Perfect Game and the ABCA.
It's a Nebraska program first as former Husker pitchers Cade Povich and Spencer Schwellenbach are set to square off against each other as starters Wednesday night when the Baltimore Orioles host the Atlanta Braves.
Brett Sears is named District 6 player of the year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Former Husker pitcher Cade Povich, the 98th pick in the 2021 MLB draft, will make his big-league� debut Thursday after being called up by the Baltimore Orioles.
A double-digit run total isn't nearly enough as a 17-11 pounding at the hands of Florida ends Nebraska's season in the Stillwater regional. | Photo gallery | Stats
Nebraska battles back from a 4-0 deficit and stays alive in Stillwater with a 7-5 win over Niagara. A rematch with Florida is next. | Notes* | Stats
May
The Huskers give up 14 hits while falling to Florida 5-2 and now face an elimination game Saturday afternoon against Niagara. | Photo gallery | Stats
The Huskers meet with the media and say they're keeping it simple heading into Friday's opener against Florida in the NCAA baseball tournament. | Game preview
Mitch Sherman sees parallels between Will Bolt's 2024 Huskers and the 2001 team that made the College World Series.
Nebraska will open the NCAA Tournament against Florida in Stillwater, where the No. 2-seeded Huskers are grouped with Oklahoma State, Niagara and the Gators. | Stillwater bracket | Complete bracket
The Huskers win it in the ninth inning on Gabe Swansen's RBI double and are your 2024 Big Ten Tournament champions after a 2-1 victory* over Penn State. | Photo gallery | Stats | Shatel: Like old times*
Joshua Overbeek drives in four runs as the Huskers roll into the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament with a 10-4 rout of Indiana. Sunday's final against Penn State has been moved up to 10 a.m. | Photo gallery | Stats
Josh Caron's two home runs and Will Walsh's complete game give Nebraska a 4-2 win* over Indiana, setting up a Saturday evening rematch with a spot in the Big Ten Tournament championship game at stake. | Photo gallery | Stats
Gabe Swansen drives in six runs as the Huskers eliminate Ohio State, 12-5. Nebraska now must beat Indiana twice Saturday* to advance to Sunday's Big Ten Tournament championship game. | Photo gallery | Stats
Helped by a four-run second inning and pitching that yielded just two hits, the Huskers stay alive in the Big Ten Tournament with a 6-2 win* over Purdue. | Photo gallery | Stats
Ohio State blows out Nebraska, 15-2, and an elimination game* against Purdue is next for the Huskers in the Big Ten Tournament. | Photo gallery | Stats
Rain in Omaha has delayed the start of the Big Ten Tournament, with the Nebraska-Ohio State game now set for roughly 8 p.m. | Four storylines
An 11-6 loss means no sweep at Michigan State, sealing Nebraska's spot as the No. 2 seed in next week's Big Ten Tournament. | Stats
The Huskers jump ahead early and pour it on late as they clinch the series at Michigan State* with an 11-3 win. | Stats
Nebraska takes the series opener at Michigan State, 2-1, as Brett Sears and Caleb Clark stymie the Spartans over the final eight innings. | Stats
Brett Sears is one of 68 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded to the nation's top college baseball player.
"I'm never going to forget those nine innings, but I also hope people remember me for more than that game": Jackson Brockett reflects on his no-hitter.
Reliever Drew Christo tosses four shutout innings to help the Huskers take the Indiana series with a 4-2 win.* | Stats
Cole Evans' three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th lifts Nebraska to a 5-2 win* over Indiana and evens up the series. | Stats
Indiana's seven-run ninth inning sends the Huskers to a 10-5 defeat* in the series opener in Lincoln. | Stats
Nebraska blows a 6-2 lead in the final two innings and falls at home to South Dakota State, 10-6. | Stats
Honors roll in for Jackson Brockett after his no-hitter, and the pitcher gets to share stories with the 1954 Husker whose feat he matched.
Nebraska falls short of a series sweep as Minnesota uses a three-run sixth inning to pull away for a 6-2 win. | Stats
Joshua Overbeek's three-run homer in the eighth breaks open a close game, and Nebraska clinches the series in Minneapolis with a 7-3 win.* | Stats
Dylan Carey drives in three runs and the Huskers survive Minnesota's three-homer night as Nebraska wins the series opener in Minneapolis, 10-7. | Stats
Junior lefty Jackson Brockett twirls a no-hitter – Nebraska's first nine-inning, single-pitcher no-no in 70 years – and the Huskers roll past Kansas State in Lincoln, 8-0.* | Stats
April
Aided by five unearned runs in the first inning, Creighton completes a three-game season sweep of Nebraska with a 9-5 win in Omaha.
The Huskers take the series against Iowa but come up short of a sweep.
Tyler Stone's game-tying three-run homer in the fifth inning gets Nebraska out of an early hole, and the Huskers pull away from there for a 7-4 win over Iowa. | Photo gallery | Stats
Nebraska loads the bases in the bottom of the ninth but can't cash in, and the Huskers' midweek woes continue with a 9-4 loss to Kansas in Lincoln. | Photo gallery | Stats
Nebraska tees off on the Terps' pitching and run-rules Maryland, 16-4, for a series win. | Photo gallery
Maryland evens up the series with an 11-2 trouncing of the Huskers. | Stats
It wasn't righthander Brett Sears' best outing, but Nebraska got a 6-3 victory Friday night to start the Maryland series on a winning note. | Stats
Alcohol sales at Haymarket Park get the Nebraska Board of Regents' approval.
Teddy Deters' ninth-inning grand slam, the Creighton outfielder's second home run of the game, sends Nebraska to a 6-4 defeat* in Lincoln. | Photos | Stats
The Huskers snag another Big Ten Pitcher of the Week award as sophomore righthander Mason McConnaughey wins the honor.
Nebraska loses a weekend series for the first time this season as Rutgers prevails in Sunday's game, 6-4. | Stats
Mason McConnaughey shuts down the Scarlet Knights and three Huskers homer in a 16-1 romp that evens up the Rutgers series.* | Stats
The Huskers squander a three-run lead in the ninth and then lose in 11 innings* at Rutgers, 7-6. | Stats
Nebraska scores double-digit runs, but it isn't enough in a 13-11 loss at Kansas.* | Stats
Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors go to Nebraska's Brett Sears.
After a ninth-inning grand slam puts the game out of reach, Ohio State hands the Huskers their first Big Ten loss* of the season, 9-3. | Stats
A six-run fifth inning propels Nebraska to a series-clinching 7-3 win over Ohio State. | Stats
Brett Sears pitches a two-hit complete game and strikes out 10 as the Huskers win Friday's series opener* against Ohio State, 3-0. | Photos | Stats
Nebraska righthander Brett Sears makes the 45-man watch list for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.
Creighton jumps ahead early and holds off the Huskers for a 5-3 win in Omaha. | Photos
March
Nebraska scores in the ninth and 10th innings to eke out an 8-7 win* at Northwestern for win No. 20 and a weekend sweep. | Nationally ranked
A seven-run second inning capped by Josh Caron's grand slam carries the Huskers to a series-clinching 9-5 win at Northwestern.*
Nebraska shuts down Northwestern's threats in the final two innings and opens Big Ten play with a 5-2 win* in Evanston.
Tonight's game at Kansas State has been canceled because of inclement weather.
On a cold day in Lincoln, the Huskers keep rolling with a 2-1 win Saturday over New Mexico State. | Sunday game canceled
Alex Gordon threw the ceremonial first pitch Friday night, and Nebraska baseball proceeded to rout New Mexico State, 14-2. Photos & more
Nebraska starter Will Walsh pitches six scoreless innings and strikes out nine in a 3-1 win over North Dakota State. | Stats
Mason McConnaughey leads the Huskers to an 11-5 win over Omaha. | Photos | Stats
Nebraska's bullpen delivers six quality innings as the Huskers erase an early 3-0 deficit* and beat Nicholls 11-4* for a weekend sweep. | Stats
The Huskers clobber Nicholls, scoring all their runs in the first five innings of a 16-0 romp and clinching the weekend series. | Photos | Stats
Josh Caron drives in five runs to lead the Huskers to a 7-6 win* over Nicholls in Friday night's series opener. | Stats
Nebraska gets shelled for nine runs in the first two innings en route to a 9-3 loss at Wichita State. | Stats
The Huskers jump to a 7-1 lead and then hold off Wichita State for an 8-6 road win. | Stats
Junior Rhett Stokes is named Big Ten Player of the Week.
Nebraska storms back from an early 6-1 deficit to take the South Alabama series with a 12-7 win. | Stats
Brett Sears pitches eight strong innings and the Huskers' bats come alive in a 13-2 win over South Alabama. | Stats
Nebraska's home opener is one to forget as South Alabama homers four times in an 11-3 rout. | Stats | Photos
The Huskers get it done yet again in the ninth inning, scoring two runs for a 5-3 win and a series sweep* at College of Charleston. | Stats
Another ninth-inning rally gives Nebraska a series-clinching 5-4 win over College of Charleston. | Stats | Highlights
Severe weather has forced the cancellation of Friday's game at College of Charleston, and it won't be rescheduled.
February
The Huskers erase a 5-1 deficit to College of Charleston in the ninth inning and then win it in the 10th, 6-5. | Stats | Highlights
After blowing an 8-1 lead, Nebraska takes the Grand Canyon series with a 10-8 win Sunday in Phoenix. | Stats
Fielding miscues and missed opportunities at the plate cost Nebraska in a 7-5 loss to Grand Canyon. | Stats
Josh Caron's two homers and five RBIs power the Huskers to an 11-1 romp over Grand Canyon. | Stats
Drew Christo has a strong outing on the mound as the Huskers take the opener against Grand Canyon, 7-2. | Stats
Starting third baseman Joshua Overbeek will miss several weeks with a broken finger in his throwing hand.
The Huskers fall once again in the ninth inning as Oklahoma plates two runs for a 7-6 win over Nebraska.
Nebraska plays No. 21 Texas Tech on even terms for eight innings before a three-run ninth sends the Huskers to a 6-3 defeat. | Stats
Timely two-out hitting and strong pitching give the Huskers a 4-1 win over Baylor on opening day. | Stats | Highlights
Oct.-Jan.
Congrats to former Husker Alex Gordon, one of 12 members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
The Reds win the fall series with victories of 4-2 on Tuesday and 9-4 on Wednesday.
The White squad took Monday's opener of the Red-White Series. Go here for photos and more.
Times have now been set for next week's Red-White Series.
July-Sept.
Nebraska opens fall play with an 18-10 exhibition win over Omaha.
Two more Huskers are selected in day 2 the MLB draft.
It's a big night for the Huskers in the MLB draft as Brice Matthews goes in the first round to the Houston Astros,* and Max Anderson is selected in the second round to the Detroit Tigers. | Husker draft tracker
Juco infielder Josh Overbeek commits to the Huskers.
Max Anderson adds to his collection of second-team All-America honors.
June
The Huskers gain a pair of pitchers in Brooks Kneifl and Tyner Horn.
Max Anderson and Brice Matthews earn second-team All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
It's official: Rob Childress and Mike Sirianni are joining Will Bolt's staff as assistant coaches.
District 6 Player of the Year is the latest honor for the Huskers' Max Anderson.
Jeff Christy is out after four seasons as pitching coach.
Max Anderson earns second-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball, and Brice Matthews is a third-teamer.
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2/17 Texas Tech‡ 3 p.m.
2/18 Oklahoma‡ 10:30 a.m.
2/22 @Grand Canyon 7 p.m.
2/23 @Grand Canyon 7 p.m.
2/24 @Grand Canyon 7 p.m.
2/25 @Grand Canyon 1 p.m.
2/29 @College of Charleston 3 p.m.
3/01 @College of Charleston 3 p.m.
3/02 @College of Charleston 1 p.m.
3/03 @College of Charleston noon
3/08 South Alabama 4:05 p.m.
3/09 South Alabama 2:05 p.m.
3/10 South Alabama 1:05 p.m.
3/12 @Wichita State 6 p.m.
3/13 @Wichita State 6 p.m.
3/15 Nicholls 4:05 p.m.
3/16 Nicholls 2:05 p.m.
3/17 Nicholls 1:05 p.m.
3/19 Omaha 6:05 p.m.
3/20 North Dakota State 6:05 p.m.
3/22 New Mexico State 6:05 p.m.
3/23 New Mexico State 2:05 p.m.
3/24 New Mexico State 1:05 p.m.
3/26 @Kansas State 6 p.m.
3/29 @Northwestern* 3 p.m.
3/30 @Northwestern* 1 p.m.
3/31 @Northwestern* 1 p.m.
4/02 @Creighton 6 p.m.A
4/05 Ohio State* 6:05 p.m.
4/06 Ohio State* 2:05 p.m.
4/07 Ohio State* 1:05 p.m.
4/09 @Kansas 6 p.m.
4/12 @Rutgers* 5 p.m.
4/13 @Rutgers* 3 p.m.
4/14 @Rutgers* noon
4/16 Creighton 6:05 p.m.
4/19 Maryland* 6:05 p.m.
4/20 Maryland* 2:05 p.m.
4/21 Maryland* 1:05 p.m.
4/23 Kansas 6:05 p.m.
4/26 Iowa* 6:05 p.m.
4/27 Iowa* 2:35 p.m.
4/28 Iowa* 1:05 p.m.
4/30 @Creighton 6 p.m.
5/01 Kansas State 6:05 p.m.
5/03 @Minnesota* 6 p.m.
5/04 @Minnesota* 2 p.m.
5/05 @Minnesota* 1 p.m.
5/08 South Dakota State 6:05 p.m.
5/10 Indiana* 6:05 p.m.
5/11 Indiana* 2:05 p.m.
5/12 Indiana* 1:05 p.m.
5/16 @Michigan Stat*e 5:05 p.m.
5/17 @Michigan State* 5:05 p.m.
5/18 @Michigan State* 12:05 p.m.
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* Conference game
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