Huskers Crush No. 12 USC in Run-Rule Victory

Nebraska clinches weekend series in front of season-high crowd

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:37am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of bright red, navy blue, and golden yellow, capturing the dynamic energy and competition of the sport.Nebraska's decisive victory over a highly ranked USC squad showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they continue their push for a Big Ten title.Lincoln Today

The Nebraska Huskers baseball team run-ruled the 12th-ranked USC Trojans 12-2 on Saturday, improving to 30-9 overall and 14-3 in Big Ten play. Pitcher Carson Jasa tossed a complete game, allowing just two runs, while the Huskers' offense exploded for 12 runs on 12 hits, including three home runs in the third inning.

Why it matters

This decisive victory over a highly ranked opponent boosts Nebraska's postseason hopes and showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth as they continue their push for a Big Ten title and NCAA tournament berth.

The details

Nebraska's offense was led by Drew Grego, who fell a triple shy of the cycle with a home run, double, and four RBIs. Dylan Carey also homered and scored three runs, while Case Sanderson added a home run and three RBIs. Pitcher Carson Jasa improved to 7-1 on the season, striking out seven and walking two in the complete-game effort.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Nebraska will close the series against USC on Sunday, April 20, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

The players

Carson Jasa

The Nebraska pitcher who tossed a complete game, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out seven.

Drew Grego

The Nebraska hitter who went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, and four RBIs.

Dylan Carey

The Nebraska hitter who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored.

Case Sanderson

The Nebraska hitter who hit a home run and drove in three runs.

USC

The 12th-ranked opponent that Nebraska defeated in the run-rule victory.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team against a very talented USC squad. Our guys came out focused and executed at a high level on both sides of the ball.”

— Will Bolt, Nebraska Head Coach

What’s next

Nebraska will look to complete the sweep of USC on Sunday at 12:02 p.m. at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

The takeaway

Nebraska's dominant performance over a top-15 opponent demonstrates the team's ability to compete with the nation's elite programs as they continue their push for a Big Ten title and NCAA tournament berth.