Nebraska Baseball Eliminates Purdue to Stay Alive in Big Ten Tournament
The Huskers got stout pitching from Brett Sears and Drew Christo to advance to Friday in the Big Ten Conference Tournament. Nebraska will take on the loser of Indiana and Ohio State.
The Huskers eliminated Purdue from the Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament Wednesday evening. Nebraska’s 6-2 win keeps the Huskers’ tournament alive as they move on to Friday.
NU is now 35-20 while Purdue ends its season at 33-24.
The Boilermakers struck first with a home run in the first inning, but Nebraska answered with a four spot in the second. Purdue added another run in the second inning, but then it was all Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Brett Sears and Drew Christo.
Sears improved to 9-0 with his 6.0-inning, two-run performance. He tallied nine strikeouts, allowing just two hits and issuing just two walks.
Christo notched a save with his 3.0 innings of scoreless ball, striking out four while allowing just a single batter to reach base.
All-Big Ten Freshman Team member Case Sanderson put together a 3-for-5 night, including a double. Josh Caron and Gabe Swansen both slugged home runs.
Nebraska will next be in action Friday at 2 p.m. CDT. The Huskers will play the loser of Thursday’s matchup between No. 3 seed Indiana and No. 7 seed Ohio State.
The Big Ten Tournament is a highly anticipated event in college basketball, featuring intense competition among the conference’s top teams.
Held annually, it serves as a prelude to the NCAA Tournament, with teams vying for the conference championship and an automatic bid to the national tournament.
The tournament showcases the depth and talent of the Big Ten conference, often featuring thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments.
Fans eagerly follow their favorite teams as they battle it out on the court, creating an electric atmosphere in arenas across the region.
The tournament’s history is rich with legendary performances and iconic rivalries, making it a staple of college basketball.