Huskers rally to beat in-state rival Creighton

Nebraska baseball team overcomes early deficit to defeat Creighton in cross-state matchup.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:28pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing forces of a college baseball game, with the players and field deconstructed into abstracted shapes and planes of color.Nebraska's comeback victory over in-state rival Creighton showcases the team's resilience and competitive spirit on the diamond.Lincoln Today

The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team came from behind to defeat their in-state rival Creighton Bluejays in a closely contested game. Trailing early, the Huskers rallied to secure the victory in front of a home crowd at Haymarket Park in Lincoln.

Why it matters

This cross-state rivalry game between the Huskers and Bluejays is an annual highlight for college baseball fans in Nebraska. The Huskers' comeback win over their in-state foe will boost team morale and keep them in contention in the Big Ten conference standings.

The details

After falling behind early, the Huskers offense came alive in the middle innings, scoring runs to erase Creighton's lead. Strong pitching from Ty Horn and the Nebraska bullpen shut down the Bluejays' bats in the later frames to preserve the victory.

  • The game was played on April 16, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • Nebraska trailed Creighton for much of the early part of the game.

The players

Ty Horn

The Nebraska pitcher had one of his best outings of the spring, helping lead the Huskers' comeback.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The home team and in-state rival of Creighton, the Huskers rallied to defeat the Bluejays.

Creighton Bluejays

The visiting team and in-state rival of Nebraska, the Bluejays held an early lead but were unable to hold on for the win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to keep fighting and stay focused. It's a great feeling to come back and beat our rivals on our home field.”

— Ty Horn, Nebraska Pitcher

What’s next

The Huskers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their Big Ten conference schedule, while Creighton will aim to bounce back in their next matchup.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory over an in-state rival demonstrates the resilience and competitive spirit of the Nebraska baseball team, who refused to be deterred by an early deficit and found a way to secure the win in front of their home crowd.