Nebraska's baseball program has earned the No. 13 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, guaranteeing it a home‑field advantage in the Lincoln Regional.
Lincoln Regional lineup
The Huskers will be joined by Ole Miss, Arizona State and South Dakota State in a four‑team double‑elimination bracket that begins Friday. Nebraska enters the tournament with a 42‑15 overall record and a 23‑7 mark in the Big Ten, a 10th‑ranked RPI and a conference slate that highlights their consistency.
The last time Nebraska reached the Men’s College World Series was in 2005, a year when a team led by Alex Gordon made a historic run. That squad finished 57‑15 and went 1‑2 in the CWS, leaving a legacy that fuels the current roster’s ambition to return to Omaha.
Broadcast and stakes
South Dakota State earned its spot by winning the Summit League tournament, having upset Oral Roberts to claim the automatic bid. Though the Jackrabbits sit at 24‑31 overall, their recent momentum adds intrigue to the opening matchup. Ole Miss and Arizona State are slated to meet in the other first‑round game, and all contests this weekend will be televised and streamed on ESPN’s networks, giving fans nationwide access to the action. The regional champion will advance to the super regionals next weekend, keeping Nebraska’s pursuit of its first CWS berth since 2005 alive.