No. 24 Nebraska baseball wins wild thriller at K-State

Carey ties doubles record, Grego hits two homers in 14-9 victory

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:55am

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No. 24 Nebraska baseball (19-6) won a wild midweek thriller against Kansas State (17-7) 14-9 on Tuesday in Manhattan. Senior shortstop Dylan Carey tied the Husker all-time doubles record with his 56th, and true freshman right fielder Drew Grego led NU with two homers and five RBIs.

Why it matters

This victory over a fellow Big 8 rival showcases Nebraska's offensive firepower and resilience, as they overcame a late deficit to secure the win. The Huskers' 14 runs and 15 hits mark their season bests, demonstrating their ability to produce at the plate.

The details

Nebraska jumped out to a 6-2 lead after 4.1 innings, but a bullpen collapse allowed Kansas State to take an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the fourth. The Huskers responded with a five-run top of the fifth, highlighted by Carey's record-tying double, to regain the lead at 11-8. Grego then hit solo and two-run homers to provide insurance runs.

  • Nebraska jumped out to a 6-2 lead after 4.5 innings.
  • Kansas State plated six runs in the bottom of the fourth to take an 8-6 lead.
  • Nebraska scored five runs in the top of the fifth to regain the lead at 11-8.
  • Grego hit a solo homer in the sixth and a two-run homer in the eighth.

The players

Dylan Carey

Nebraska's senior shortstop who tied the school's all-time doubles record with his 56th.

Drew Grego

Nebraska's true freshman right fielder who hit two home runs and drove in a team-high five RBIs.

Will Bolt

Nebraska's head coach whose doubles record was tied by Carey.

Cohen Feser

Kansas State's spot-starter who allowed two runs in the first inning.

Pryce Bender

Nebraska's sophomore right-handed pitcher who made his third start of the season.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Nebraska returns to the ball diamond on Friday at 6 p.m. CT for the first of a three-game series against Indiana at Haymarket Park in Lincoln.

The takeaway

This wild victory showcases Nebraska's offensive firepower and resilience, as they overcame a late deficit to secure the win. The Huskers' ability to produce at the plate, with season-best totals in runs and hits, bodes well for their upcoming series against Indiana.