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Nebraska baseball sweeps Saturday doubleheader over Penn State

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April 5, 2026

Nebraska baseball sweeps Saturday doubleheader over Penn State

Nebraska baseball (25-6, 10-1) faced off against Penn State (8-20, 3-8) in a Saturday doubleheader. The Huskers swept the Nittany Lions, winning 8-7 and 13-1.

Nebraska opened the day with a fierce comeback win, erasing a four-run deficit to take an 8-7 victory. Penn State took a 5-1 lead in the third, earning four runs in one inning. The Huskers stormed back, eventually going up 8-7 in the seventh. Nebraska then held off the Nittany Lions for the final two innings to win.

Rhett Stokes batted 3-for-3 in the win, earning one RBI and a double. Mac Moyer picked up three RBIs despite going 1-for-3, hitting a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly. Jett Buck blasted a solo home run for his only hit of the game. Drew Grego finished 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Tucker Timmerman (2-0) earned the win on the mound after taking over in the fourth. He pitched four shutout innings, delivering two strikeouts against one hit and a walk. J’Shawn Unger earned his fifth save of the season after closing out the final two innings. He went six-up, six-down to give Nebraska the win.

The Huskers carried their momentum into the second game, scoring five runs in the first before winning 13-1 in seven. Buck struck a grand slam in the opening inning and finished the game 2-for-4 with six RBIs. Preston Freeman picked up a two-RBI double in his lone at-bat. Will Jesske hit 2-for-2 with an RBI. Trey Fikes batted 2-for-3 with an RBI. Dylan Carey finished 2-for-4 with one RBI. Grego earned one RBI after going 1-for-3.

Carson Jasa (6-1) pitched a career game, striking out a career-high 11 batters in a complete game. He allowed one run on four hits.

Nebraska and Penn State conclude the series tomorrow afternoon. The first pitch is set for 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress

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June 30, 2026

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Hilgers says Nebraska, Colorado water dispute could take years, but Perkins County Canal should progress

It could take years for the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve Nebraska’s water dispute with Colorado. But Attorney General Mike Hilgers said in the meantime, work on the Perkins County Canal should continue.

Hilgers’ comments on Tuesday came one day after the Supreme Court said it will consider Nebraska’s complaints that Colorado’s not sending enough water across the state line on the South Platte River and is blocking Nebraska’s attempt to build a canal to bring more. Hilgers said it could take three to five years for a special master to make a recommendation and the court to decide. And he said while it’s up to the Legislature, it would make sense to proceed with planning and construction on the canal.

“We need to be able to show the court, which is ultimately true, which is Nebraska is committed to doing this. I do see the policy wisdom, but even more importantly… from our perspective, it’s critical from a litigation perspective to really be able to push forward on this,” Hilgers said.

The Legislature has set aside $630 million for the canal. Separate from the court case, the Army Corps of Engineers must still decide whether to issue a permit for the project.

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49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

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June 30, 2026

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49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

Nebraska is the only state in the nation where certified nurse midwives — registered nurses with advanced training — can’t assist with home births. Nebraska is also one of only two states that requires physician supervision of nurse midwives.

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