Nebraska Baseball and Softball Teams Host Weekend Series

The Huskers softball team welcomes Rutgers while the baseball team takes on Penn State.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:24am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game and a softball game, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives capturing the raw athleticism of the Huskers' home contests.Nebraska's spring sports teams bring their competitive energy to Lincoln as they host pivotal conference matchups.Lincoln Today

The No. 8 Nebraska softball team will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for a three-game Big Ten series this weekend, while the No. 19 Huskers baseball team returns home to face Penn State in a three-game Big Ten series at Hawks Field.

Why it matters

Both the Nebraska softball and baseball teams are off to strong starts this season and will look to continue their success at home against conference opponents.

The details

The softball team is ranked in the top 5 nationally and is coming off a series win over No. 7 UCLA last weekend. The baseball team is 23-6 on the season and ranked in the top 25 nationally, looking to extend its 13-game winning streak against Penn State.

  • The softball series begins on Friday at 5 p.m. CT, followed by games on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT and Sunday at 12 p.m. CT.
  • The baseball series starts on Friday at 6:02 p.m. CT, with games on Saturday at 2:02 p.m. CT and Sunday at 12:02 p.m. CT.

The players

Nebraska Softball Team

The No. 8 Nebraska softball team is ranked in the top 5 nationally and is coming off a series win over No. 7 UCLA last weekend.

Nebraska Baseball Team

The No. 19 Nebraska baseball team is 23-6 on the season and ranked in the top 25 nationally, looking to extend its 13-game winning streak against Penn State.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Rutgers softball team will visit Lincoln to take on the Huskers in a three-game Big Ten series.

Penn State Nittany Lions

The Penn State baseball team will travel to Lincoln to face the Huskers in a three-game Big Ten series.

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What’s next

The softball team will host a Ballpark Bash event on Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT, featuring crafts, games, and prizes.

The takeaway

Both the Nebraska softball and baseball teams are poised for strong home performances as they host conference opponents this weekend, showcasing the university's athletic excellence.