Nebraska Baseball Hosts North Dakota State in Midweek Matchup

Huskers look to continue strong start to season against struggling Bison

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Nebraska baseball team, off to a 10-5 start and 3-0 in Big Ten play, will host North Dakota State on Wednesday in a non-conference matchup. The Huskers are heavily favored against the 2-13 Bison, who are rebuilding this season after losing several key contributors from last year's Summit League championship team. Nebraska will look to continue its momentum after sweeping Michigan State over the weekend.

Why it matters

This game provides Nebraska an opportunity to take care of business against an inferior opponent and build on its strong start to the season. The Huskers are aiming to make the NCAA Tournament this year, and taking care of non-conference games like this one will be crucial. For North Dakota State, this is a chance to test itself against a Big Ten power and potentially pull off an upset, which would be a major boost for the program.

The details

Nebraska will send right-hander Cooper Katskee to the mound, who has a 1.42 ERA in 12.2 innings this season. North Dakota State's starting pitcher is to be determined. The Bison are led offensively by senior outfielder Colten Becker, who hit a team-high six home runs last season, and junior transfer Caleb Corbin, who is off to a strong start at the plate. However, NDSU as a team is struggling with a 2-13 record so far this year.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. CDT.

The players

Cooper Katskee

Nebraska's right-handed starting pitcher, who has a 1.42 ERA in 12.2 innings this season.

Colten Becker

North Dakota State's senior outfielder, who led the team with six home runs last season.

Caleb Corbin

A transfer from Southeast Missouri State who is leading North Dakota State in several offensive categories early this season.

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What they’re saying

“Another tough non-conference slate (No. 38) is a major reason for the bad record (2-13), but not all of it. The Bison have been able to scare some folks, including two two-run losses to Missouri and a 5-2 victory over Vanderbilt to salvage a series that saw the Commodores take two out of three.”

— Tyler Oakes, North Dakota State Head Baseball Coach (si.com)

What’s next

The Huskers will look to continue their strong start to the season with a win over North Dakota State, which would set them up well for their next Big Ten series against Ohio State this weekend.

The takeaway

This game represents a prime opportunity for Nebraska to take care of business against an inferior opponent and continue building momentum as it aims to make the NCAA Tournament this season. For North Dakota State, it's a chance to potentially pull off a major upset and gain some confidence, though the Bison are clearly rebuilding this year.