Nebraska rallies for five runs in the ninth to sweep Maine

Huskers extend winning streak with second walk-off win in as many days

Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:22am

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The Nebraska baseball team rallied for five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat Maine and complete a series sweep, extending their winning streak.

Why it matters

Nebraska's dramatic comeback win caps a perfect homestand and continues their strong start to the season, building momentum as they head into conference play.

The details

Down 4-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth, Nebraska scored five unanswered runs to defeat Maine 8-4 and complete the series sweep. The Huskers have now won six straight games.

  • The game took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Nebraska baseball team

The Division I college baseball program representing the University of Nebraska.

Maine

The baseball team from the University of Maine.

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What’s next

Nebraska will look to continue their winning ways as they head into Big Ten conference play.

The takeaway

Nebraska's dramatic comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait as they aim to contend for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth.