No. 1 Texas Tech Falls to No. 8 Nebraska 3-2

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Texas Tech's undefeated start to the season came to an end as they fell 3-2 to No. 8 Nebraska in Clearwater, Florida. The Red Raiders held a 2-0 lead into the fourth inning, but the Cornhuskers rallied with back-to-back extra-base hits, including a two-run home run, to tie the game. Nebraska then drove in the go-ahead run in the fourth to hand Texas Tech their first loss of the year, moving their record to 11-1.

Why it matters

This was a matchup of two top-10 teams, with Nebraska handing the No. 1 Red Raiders their first defeat of the season. Texas Tech was off to a hot start, but this loss shows they can be challenged by elite competition as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Texas Tech starter NiJaree Canady held a 2-0 lead through the first three innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth. The Cornhuskers hit back-to-back extra-base hits, including a two-run home run, to tie the game. Nebraska then drove in the go-ahead run later in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Reliever Sam Lincoln came in and pitched well, striking out the side in the fifth, but Texas Tech was unable to mount a comeback.

• Texas Tech held a 2-0 lead into the fourth inning.
• Nebraska hit back-to-back extra-base hits, including a two-run home run, in the fourth inning to tie the game.
• Nebraska drove in the go-ahead run in the fourth inning to take a 3-2 lead.

What’s next

Texas Tech will head to the Mary Nutter Classic in California from February 20-22, where they will face Fresno State and the reigning Olympic champion Team Japan.