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BSB Midweek Series Preview: Nebraska at Pepperdine

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11 months ago

March 18, 2025

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BSB Midweek Series Preview: Nebraska at Pepperdine

Nebraska baseball is once again limping its way into a midweek series.

The Huskers (7-11, 1-5 Big Ten) got somewhat back on track two weeks ago when it won the Game 3 home series finale against Washington to halt a four-game losing streak. Then, they rattled off a pair of midweek home wins over Wichita State to get things rolling.

The momentum was short lived.

Nebraska traveled to California and was promptly swept by UCLA over the weekend, giving the Huskers five losses in their first six conference games.

The Huskers remain on a West Coast swing, now traveling to face Pepperdine (4-14, 0-0 WCC) for a two-game midweek series on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here is a look at the two-game set as Nebraska hopes to get back on the winning side of things ahead of a three-game series at USC over the upcoming weekend.

Nebraska @ Pepperdine: How to watch, stream, listen

TUESDAY

Time: 5 p.m. CT

Pitching: RHP Carson Jasa (1-1, 4.00 ERA) vs. TBA

TV/Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers App

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SATURDAY

Time: 5 p.m. CT

Pitching: RHP TJ Coats (0-0, 8.31 ERA) vs. TBA

TV/Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: Huskers Radio Network, Huskers.com, Huskers App

>> Both games will be played at Eddy D. Field in Malibu, Calif.

Follow the games

>> Both of the midweek contests at Pepperdine can be seen on ESPN+.

>> Fans can also listen to Ben McLaughlin and Nick Handley call the action this week in Malibu on the Huskers Radio Network.

>> Every game this season can be heard for free on Huskers.com and the Official Nebraska Huskers App for both iOS and android devices.

Nebraska vs. Pepperdine: Series History

>> Through four all-time meetings, the Huskers and Waves are deadlocked at two victories each.

>> Nebraska and Pepperdine last met on the diamond in the 1985 NCAA Western 1 Regional in Palo Alto, Calif., where they split two games against each other.

>> Nebraska is 1-0 all-time in Malibu against the Waves after picking up a 3-2 win at Pepperdine on March 18, 1979.

Nebraska Game Notes

Midweek Starters

>> Carson Jasa is set to make his second career collegiate start at Pepperdine on Tuesday afternoon, while TJ Coats is set to make his second start at Nebraska against the Waves on Wednesday afternoon.

>> Jasa fired five shutout innings and allowed just two hits and a walk with a career-high eight strikeouts in Nebraska’s 10-1 win against Wichita State last week.

>> Coats has made three appearances on the season, including his first start with the Huskers last week against Wichita State. The sophomore pitched a season-high two innings and struck out a season-high three batters against the Shockers.

Lucky Number 6

>> Nebraska is 110-23 under head coach Will Bolt when scoring at least six runs.

>> The Big Red have scored six-plus runs in six of the seven victories this season, defeating No. 16 Vanderbilt (6-4), San Diego State (13-0), Louisiana (6-1), Washington (6-2) and Wichita State (10-1).

>> The Husker offense reached the six-run mark 34 times last season, compiling a 28-6 record.

>> Nebraska scored six-plus runs in 33 contests (26-7) in 2023 after tallying at least six runs 23 times (19-4) in 2022, 28 times (26-2) in 2021 and seven times (5-2) in 2020.

Top Bats in Husker Lineup

>> Devin Nunez is slashing .348/.400/.543 with a team-leading three homers, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in 14 games, including 10 starts this season.

>> Cayden Brumbaugh has scored a team-high 15 runs and is second on the team with a .324 batting average while tallying a team-high seven multi-hit contests this season.

>> Case Sanderson is hitting .250 with a pair of doubles and has drawn a team-leading 12 walks this season, while Will Jesske is batting .250 with two doubles, a triple and six runs scored on the year.

>> Dylan Carey has a team-high five doubles and is second on the team with seven extra-base hits this season, followed by Gabe Swansen with three doubles, five extra-base hits and a team-leading 14 RBI.

>> Joshua Overbeek and Rhett Stokes have split time in the lineup this season. Overbeek has doubled three times and scored seven runs, while Stokes has pieced together a pair of multi-hit performances this year.

>> Max Buettenback is one of six Huskers with multiple homers on the year, homering twice this season and scoring nine runs in 35 at-bats.

>> Cael Frost has appeared in 16 games, making 14 starts, and has reached base safely in 15 of 16 games.

Bullpen Breakdown

>> Luke Broderick has appeared in five games for the NU bullpen, picking up three saves against No. 16 Vanderbilt, Washington and Wichita State.

>> Drew Christo has appeared in a team-high eight relief appearances and struck out a season-high six hitters in three one-run innings against Washington earlier this season.

>> Jalen Worthley and Caleb Clark are tied for second on the team with seven appearances. Worthley is 1-0 in eight innings of work, while Clark has pitched 5.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs across seven appearances.

>> Casey Daiss has dealt three scoreless frames across two appearances this season, while Ryan Harrahill has toed the rubber four times this season, pitching three innings for the Big Red on the year.

>> Freshmen Pryce Bender, Colin Nowaczyk, Gavin Blachowicz and Blake Encarnacion have combined to allow just three runs in 18.1 innings in their debut season at Nebraska.

>> Grant Cleavinger tallied a season-high four punchouts in 1.2 innings of action in last week’s matchup vs. Wichita State in Lincoln.

All stats & info provided by Nebraska Athletics

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Watch Nebraska high school state wrestling duals: Live stream, schedule

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10 hours ago

February 7, 2026

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Watch Nebraska high school state wrestling duals: Live stream, schedule

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) high school wrestling duals are Saturday, Feb. 7, in Kearney, Nebraska.

Champions will be crowned in Class A, B, C and D.

All matches will stream live on the NFHS Network on eight mats. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. CST on Saturday.

The event will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney.

Here’s a look at the schedule and live stream information. All times CST.

Saturday, Feb. 7

Session 1

9 a.m.: Class B and C quarterfinals

10:30 a.m.: Class A and D quarterfinals

Noon: All classes, consolation semifinals

Session 2

1:30 p.m.: All classes, semifinals

3:30 p.m.: Third- and fifth-place duals

5:30 p.m.: Championship duals

What is the NFHS Network?

The NFHS Network covers 27 different regular-season and postseason sports nationwide. NFHS Network costs $13.99 per month or $79.99 per year.

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Nebraska senator alleges inappropriate comments from male colleague

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22 hours ago

February 6, 2026

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Nebraska senator alleges inappropriate comments from male colleague

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A Nebraska senator announced on social media Friday that her male colleague allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments toward her.

Sen. Megan Hunt, who represents District 8, shared the alleged encounter on her social media account Friday morning. The post singled out Sen. Brian Hardin, who represents District 48, as the perpetrator of the inappropriate comments.

I approached the introducer to discuss an amendment.
I said “So, is this a non-starter?”
Him: “YOU’RE a non-starter.”
And he looked into my eyes and slowly said “You’re getting really, REALLY wet.”
Me: ….. excuse me?
Him: “If you bring the thunder, you’re gonna get REALLY wet.” https://t.co/15xhEoPs7O
— Senator Megan Hunt (@NebraskaMegan) February 6, 2026

Hardin’s office provided the following statement regarding the allegation:

“Sen. Hunt’s categorization of the event is the opposite of what she claims. What I said, in the midst of her attempt to pick a fight under the balcony over LB538, was that ‘You brought the thunder, now it’s going to rain.’ She said, ‘You mean I’m all wet?’ I repeated the first line and said, ‘When it rains, you get wet.’ NOTHING in the way of sexual harassment! There are consequences for Jewish students when legislation, already passed in 47 countries and 37 states, is sidelined for leftist reasons.”

This news comes after Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon’s resignation from the Nebraska Legislature shortly before senators were set to vote on his expulsion.

McKeon resigned on Jan. 13 after being cited for misdemeanor “public indecency” by the Nebraska State Patrol in October 2025. He is accused of inappropriate touching at a party toward the end of last year’s legislative session.

The criminal allegation was downgraded to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge to which McKeon pled not guilty to.

His trial is set for March 19 at 2 p.m.

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No. 22 Maryland women’s basketball at Nebraska preview

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

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No. 22 Maryland women’s basketball at Nebraska preview

Maryland women’s basketball’s road trip got off to an ideal start when it upset Michigan State on the road, ending a four-game losing streak.

The Terps will try and turn that into a winning streak in Lincoln when they visit Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. The game will tip at 2 p.m. EST and be broadcast on Big Ten Plus.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-7, 5-7 Big Ten)

Led by ninth-year head coach Amy Williams, Nebraska rattled off 12 straight wins to start its season thanks to a relatively weak non-conference schedule in which it handled business well enough to go undefeated.

As is common in the Big Ten, once conference play started, it was a different story for the Huskers. They have been a streaky team, capable of handling the conference’s lesser teams but falling against the teams at the top of the standings. Coming into the contest against Maryland, they have lost two straight to No. 9 Ohio State and No. 8 Michigan.

Britt Prince, sophomore guard, 5-foot-11, No. 23 – After an impressive freshman year, in which Prince earned all-conference honors, she has only raised her level during her second season in Lincoln. A dynamic scorer from multiple levels, Prince is averaging 18 points per game — good for ninth in the conference — and will be Maryland’s primary focus. She had 13 points when the Huskers upset Maryland in College Park last year.

Amiah Hargrove, sophomore forward, 6-foot-2, No. 33 – Unlike Prince, Hargrove was not a major contributor her freshman year, coming off the bench and averaging less than five points per game. But she has also taken a massive leap and is now one of the team’s biggest threats. Hargrove averages 13 points and six boards as a game as a stretch forward, giving the team both size and spacing. She shoots 42.6% from beyond the arc.

Callin Hake, senior guard, 5-foot-8, No. 14 – Hake starts in the back court alongside Prince as a veteran do-it-all leader for the Cornhuskers. She averages eight points, almost four assists and over one steal per game. She’s also a threat from 3-point range, where she’s just under 40% on the season.

Causing and avoiding turnovers. Nebraska has a turnover margin above five, putting it in the top 35 nationally in that category. It forces its opponents into over 18 giveaways per game, but perhaps more importantly, averages just 13.7 itself. This could be an advantage against the Terps, who rely on creating offense in transition and can be prone to bunches of turnovers.

Defense. The Cornhuskers have not been a particularly successful defensive team this season, particularly since the start of conference play. Against the Big Ten, they’ve allowed roughly 77 points per game. Maryland should have exploitable 1-on-1 matchups in Lincoln.

1. Familiar face. Nebraska junior Emily Fisher spent her first two years at Maryland, where she was primarily a reserve guard despite showing flashes of potential. Unfortunately for Fisher, she has had a similar role after transferring to Nebraska, appearing in just 15 games for an average of seven minutes per game.

2. Can Maryland get revenge? Maryland losing by 20 points on its home floor to the Huskers was the low point of its season last year. The Terps get the opportunity to return the favor in Lincoln in a game they need to regain winning momentum.

3. Walker’s usage. Kyndal Walker made a huge impact against Michigan State, scoring 12 points off the bench while starting point guard Addi Mack struggled and went scoreless. It is unlikely Frese would change her starting lineup, but Walker could have an opportunity to seize a larger role against the Huskers.

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