Lincoln Regional Opener: Nebraska’s 4-1 Victory
The No. 13 Nebraska baseball squad opened the Lincoln Regional with a decisive 4-1 victory over South Dakota State on Friday night, a performance that underscored the team’s depth and poise under pressure.
Two solo homers in the bottom of the eighth inning proved the difference. Dylan Carey, who finished 3-for-3 at the plate, launched a clean shot over the left-field fence, while Jett Buck added his own blast two batters later, extending the lead to 4-1.
The pitching staff delivered a steady hand. Carson Jasa worked 6.1 innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out eight, and J’Shawn Unger closed the game with 2.2 innings of shutout baseball, notching his 13th save of the season.
Earlier in the game, a timely single by Trey Fikes brought home Jett Buck in the fourth, opening the scoring, and a ground out by Mac Moyer later that inning drove in Joshua Overbeek to make it 2-0. Defensive highlights included a crucial throw from Buck to the plate that halted a potential rally.
Nebraska now waits for the outcome of the Ole Miss-Arizona State matchup before learning its next opponent, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. at Haymarket Park.