Nebraska takes down Creighton in return home to Haymarket Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska baseball fended off Creighton 5-4, taking down their rival for the second time this season.
The Huskers defeated their in-state rival 6-5 two weeks ago.
Great day for same baseball.
Round 2 of the I-80 Rivalry is here!! @CU_Baseball x @HuskerBaseball #GBR pic.twitter.com/EZsR8SWPWk
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) April 14, 2026
Nebraska found themselves down 3-0 after the first inning, and 4-0 after two.
In the bottom of the second inning, the Huskers cut the lead in half, scoring two runs.
The Big Red found a groove in the third inning, scoring three runs and taking a 5-4 lead.
CU later. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/J2U3thIA3u
— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) April 15, 2026
The Huskers held on to that lead to secure their first series win over Creighton since 2017.
J’Shawn Unger came in and closed the door to help @HuskerBaseball get its first season series win against Creighton since 2017 pic.twitter.com/QLZbpRm6RD
— Big Ten Baseball (@B1Gbaseball) April 15, 2026
Nebraska will return to Hawks Field this Friday to host No. 12 USC at 6:00 p.m.
