Nebraska baseball falls to No. 15 Louisville 4-2

Ty Horn's strong start not enough as Huskers' late-inning mistakes prove costly

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Nebraska baseball opened the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series with a 4-2 loss to No. 15 Louisville at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Ty Horn had a solid start, going 5+ innings and striking out 5, but a sixth-inning collapse allowed the Cardinals to take the lead and eventually close out the victory. Dylan Carey hit a home run to give the Huskers a 2-0 lead, but mistakes by Nebraska's bullpen and defense in the late innings proved too much to overcome.

Why it matters

This loss drops Nebraska to 2-2 on the season as they continue their early-season schedule against ranked opponents. The Huskers will need to rebound quickly as they face another tough test against Kansas State on Saturday. This game highlights the challenges Nebraska faces in competing with elite programs like Louisville, and the importance of limiting mistakes in close games.

The details

Nebraska starter Ty Horn was sharp early, sitting 92-95 mph on his fastball and landing his slider for strikes. The Huskers took a 2-0 lead on a 5th inning home run by Dylan Carey, but a sixth-inning collapse by the Nebraska bullpen and defense allowed Louisville to score 4 unanswered runs and take the lead. Mistakes like a throwing error by Caleb Clark and a baserunning blunder by Case Sanderson proved costly for the Huskers.

  • Nebraska starter Ty Horn went 5+ innings, striking out 5 Louisville batters.
  • Dylan Carey hit a 2-run home run in the 5th inning to give Nebraska a 2-0 lead.
  • Louisville scored 4 unanswered runs in the 6th and 7th innings to take a 4-2 lead.

The players

Ty Horn

Nebraska starting pitcher who had a strong outing, going 5+ innings and striking out 5 batters.

Dylan Carey

Nebraska outfielder who hit a 2-run home run in the 5th inning to give the Huskers a 2-0 lead.

Caleb Clark

Nebraska relief pitcher who committed a throwing error that allowed Louisville to score their first run in the 6th inning.

Case Sanderson

Nebraska infielder who was doubled off first base in the 7th inning on a baserunning mistake.

Ethan Eberle

Louisville starting pitcher who struggled with command early but settled in to keep the Huskers off the board.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Huskers will look to bounce back on Saturday when they take on Kansas State at 7 p.m. The game can be watched on FloSports.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the challenges Nebraska faces in competing with elite programs like Louisville, as well as the importance of limiting mistakes in close games. The Huskers will need to regroup quickly as they continue their early-season schedule against tough opponents.