Huskers Stun Maine With Five-Run Ninth

Nebraska completes comeback to sweep series against Black Bears

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:08pm

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Nebraska baseball overcame a seven-run sixth inning by Maine to rally for an 8-7 win, capped by a two-RBI walk-off single by Rhett Stokes in the bottom of the ninth. The Huskers completed a perfect 9-0 homestand, matching their second-longest win streak under head coach Will Bolt.

Why it matters

This comeback win showcases Nebraska's resilience and ability to overcome a large deficit, a valuable trait for a team looking to make a postseason push. The Huskers' strong start to the season has them positioned well heading into conference play.

The details

Nebraska trailed 7-1 after Maine's seven-run sixth inning, but chipped away at the lead with runs in the sixth and seventh. In the ninth, the Huskers loaded the bases twice and scored five runs, capped by Stokes' game-winning hit, to complete the stunning comeback.

  • Nebraska scored eight runs on 11 hits on Saturday afternoon.
  • The Huskers completed a perfect 9-0 homestand, matching their second-longest win streak under head coach Will Bolt.
  • Nebraska returns to play with a pair of midweek contests at Wichita State on Tuesday-Wednesday, March 17-18.

The players

Rhett Stokes

Delivered the walk-off two-RBI single to cap off Nebraska's five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth.

Will Bolt

Nebraska's head coach, whose team matched its second-longest win streak under his leadership.

Case Sanderson

Led the Huskers with a 3-for-5 performance and three RBIs.

Jett Buck

Went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Nebraska.

Joshua Overbeek

Finished 2-for-4 with a home run for the Huskers.

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What’s next

Nebraska returns to play with a pair of midweek contests at Wichita State on Tuesday-Wednesday, March 17-18 in Wichita, Kan.

The takeaway

This comeback win showcases Nebraska's resilience and ability to overcome large deficits, a valuable trait for a team looking to make a postseason push. The Huskers' strong start to the season has them positioned well heading into conference play.