Nebraska baseball completes sweep of Indiana

Huskers win three-game series against Big Ten rival

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:58am

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The Nebraska baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Big Ten rival Indiana over the weekend, winning all three contests at Hawks Field in Lincoln. A crowd of family members and supporters gathered around star player Dylan Carey along the third base line to celebrate the series victory, many holding up signs with Carey's jersey number 57.

Why it matters

The sweep of Indiana is an important early-season accomplishment for the Nebraska baseball program, which is looking to build on its success from last season and establish itself as a top contender in the Big Ten conference. Carey, one of the team's top players, has been a key contributor to the Huskers' strong start.

The details

Nebraska won the series opener 6-3 on Friday, followed by a 4-2 victory on Saturday and a 7-5 win in the finale on Sunday. Carey, a junior outfielder, had a big series at the plate, going 6-for-12 with a home run and 4 RBIs. The Huskers' pitching staff also turned in solid performances, limiting the Indiana offense throughout the weekend.

  • The series was played from April 1-3, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The players

Dylan Carey

A junior outfielder for the Nebraska baseball team who had a standout performance in the series sweep of Indiana, going 6-for-12 with a home run and 4 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort this weekend. Our pitchers did a fantastic job and the offense came through when we needed it. Sweeping a Big Ten rival is always a big accomplishment.”

— Will Bolt, Nebraska Head Coach

What’s next

Nebraska will look to build on this series sweep as they continue Big Ten play next weekend with a three-game series at home against Michigan.

The takeaway

Nebraska's convincing sweep of Indiana demonstrates the team's ability to win tough conference matchups and positions them as an early contender in the Big Ten baseball race. The strong performance of players like Dylan Carey suggests the Huskers have the talent and depth to sustain their success throughout the season.