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Nebraska baseball improves to 2-0 after 7-4 win over Northeastern
Huskers rally after early deficit to defeat Huskies at MLB Desert Invitational
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Nebraska baseball improved to 2-0 on the season with a 7-4 win over Northeastern on Saturday night at the MLB Desert Invitational in Mesa, Arizona. Sophomore right-hander Carson Jasa struck out nine batters after allowing a 3-RBI double in the second inning, and the Huskers' offense responded with 14 hits to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The win over Northeastern marks a strong start to the season for Nebraska baseball, which is looking to build on its success from last year. The Huskers showcased their offensive depth and resilience, rallying back from an early deficit to take down the Huskies.
The details
After Jasa allowed a 3-RBI double in the second inning to put Nebraska behind 3-1, the Huskers responded with a two-out rally in the top of the third. Senior shortstop Dylan Carey's RBI single and first baseman Case Sanderson's walk set up right fielder Max Buettenback's 2-RBI double to tie the game at 3-3. Senior designated hitter Cole Kitchens then gave Nebraska the lead back with an RBI single. Jasa settled in after that, striking out the next seven batters he faced. Northeastern tied the game at 4-4 in the fifth, but the Huskers answered again with a two-out, two-RBI double from senior third baseman Joshua Overbeek to regain the lead. Nebraska's bullpen then closed out the game, with left-hander Grant Cleavinger, right-hander Ryan Harrahill, and closer Kevin Mannell combining for four scoreless innings.
- Jasa struck out nine batters after allowing a 3-RBI double in the second inning.
- Nebraska responded with a two-out rally in the top of the third to tie the game at 3-3.
- Northeastern tied the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the fifth, but Nebraska answered with a two-out, two-RBI double in the top of the sixth to regain the lead.
The players
Carson Jasa
A sophomore right-hander who started the game for Nebraska and struck out nine batters after allowing a 3-RBI double in the second inning.
Dylan Carey
Nebraska's senior shortstop who hit a leadoff home run in the second inning to give the Huskers an early 1-0 lead.
Joshua Overbeek
Nebraska's senior third baseman who hit a two-out, two-RBI double in the sixth inning to regain the lead for the Huskers.
What’s next
Nebraska returns to the ball diamond on Sunday against Grand Canyon University (1-1) at 6:30 p.m. CT. It can be seen on MLB.com or heard on the Huskers Radio Network. GCU beat the Huskers 3-1 at the Desert Invitational last season.
The takeaway
This win showcases the resilience and offensive depth of the Nebraska baseball team, which was able to rally back from an early deficit to defeat Northeastern. The Huskers' ability to respond to adversity and get key contributions from multiple players bodes well for their continued success this season.
