Huskers Fall to Stanford on Monday

Nebraska wraps up opening weekend with 11-6 loss to Cardinal

Feb. 19, 2026 at 11:15am

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Nebraska baseball team fell to Stanford 11-6 on Monday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Huskers scored six runs on 13 hits but were unable to overcome an early 6-0 deficit after Stanford plated six runs in the top of the first inning.

Why it matters

This loss drops Nebraska's record to 3-1 on the young season, while Stanford improves to 2-2. The Huskers will look to bounce back next weekend at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas, where they will face off against ranked opponent Louisville.

The details

Nebraska's Mac Moyer led the team at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles. Jett Buck and Joshua Overbeek each had two hits and a double, while Dylan Carey added two hits. The Huskers scored four runs in the third inning to cut the deficit to 9-4, but Stanford added two more insurance runs late to seal the victory.

  • The game took place on Monday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Nebraska returns to action next weekend in Arlington, Texas.

The players

Mac Moyer

Nebraska's leading hitter in the game, going 4-for-4 with two doubles.

Jett Buck

Nebraska outfielder who had two hits and a double in the loss.

Joshua Overbeek

Nebraska infielder who also had two hits and a double in the game.

Colin Nowaczyk

Nebraska pitcher who took the loss, surrendering six runs on five hits in one inning of work.

Stanford

Nebraska's opponent, who improved to 2-2 on the season with the victory.

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What’s next

Nebraska will look to bounce back next weekend when they face No. 15 Louisville at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Nebraska showed fight by scoring four runs in the third inning to cut the deficit. The Huskers will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face a ranked opponent in Louisville next weekend.